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However, he emphasized that the relevant decisions would have to be taken jointly by the members of the European Union.
“The issue of border control must be the next step and requires pan-European solutions. (…) We see the tightening of the internal regime in many EU countries, we may have to return to this issue (closure of the border – BNS ) again, “G. Nausėda told journalists in Birštonas on Monday.
He also stated that currently in Lithuania, compulsory self-isolation for those arriving from certain countries acts as indirect border control.
We are seeing a tightening of the internal regime in many EU countries, and we may have to return to this issue again.
“There is direct border control and it is indirect. Self-quarantine significantly reduces the desire to travel across the border, as there are many restrictions and makes travel unattractive. I think we currently have a coherent mechanism for the application of the quarantine instrument, “said the President on the situation in the country.
“It allows us to add more and more countries to that list, looking at disease statistics and trends in other countries.” Some countries have met at the border and may soon be included too, ”added G. Nausėda.
According to Friday, the incidence rate in Poland is 15.7 cases per 100,000. population, so this neighboring country is likely to be added to the list of affected countries next Friday.
Internal border controls were introduced in many countries of the European Union sometime in the spring. Different countries currently apply different measures to both returning citizens and arriving foreigners.
In Lithuania, mandatory two-week isolation for Lithuanians returning from France and Malta has been introduced since Monday.
The two states were added to the list of affected countries on Friday due to the high incidence of coronavirus.
At the moment, foreigners are also allowed to come to Lithuania from France, but they also need two weeks of isolation. Foreigners cannot enter Malta, except with the exceptions provided by the Government.
Self-isolation is necessary when arriving or returning from countries with a morbidity rate of 16 cases per 100,000. population in the last two weeks.
Foreigners from Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Liechtenstein, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Ireland, Cyprus, Slovakia, Italy, Greece, Norway, Latvia, Estonia, Finland and Hungary can enter Lithuania without restrictions.
All other foreigners are prohibited from entering Lithuania, except for the exceptions provided by the Government.
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