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A unified approach is needed at the level of all European Union countries for mutual recognition of COVID test results and for collaboration in the field of procurement of medicines, vaccines and medical equipment, said President Klaus Iohannis, before a meeting a members of the European Council.
„Unfortunately, we are in a true second wave of the pandemic, and if we look at the figures that are reported daily we notice that there are negative records at the level of all indicators in most European countries. At the European level, the effort to reduce the infection curve must be collective, because until we are all safe, no one is really safe from the danger of contamination.
Solidarity is the watchword and, I believe, the key that will allow us to overcome this terrible challenge.
There is a need to accelerate the exchange of information and good practices between Member States and greater coordination in many areas, as well as urgent measures to adequately respond to the new pandemic wave.Iohannis said.
„Tonight we will address relevant elements from the perspective of the coordinated management of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the stage of purchasing drugs necessary for treatment, the process of purchasing vaccines, testing strategies, mutual recognition of tests, focus quarantine and cross-border contact. . I set out to emphasize to the European partners the importance of ensuring the proper functioning of the single market and the free movement of goods within the European Union.“Added the president.
„At the same time, we will discuss the need to ensure adequate and sufficient stocks of medicines and medical equipment in all Member States. We have the experience of the first wave, when buying them was extremely difficult and, in the end, very expensive, and now we must take all necessary measures to avoid a similar situation. There are solutions, and I will remind you at the meeting, I mean RescEU’s storage reserves, as they are called, and joint acquisitions, which have been especially helpful.Iohannis continued.
„Another important topic of tonight’s video conference is specific measures related to testing, isolation and quarantine, as well as the vaccination strategy at Member State level.
A unified approach is absolutely necessary at the level of all the countries of the European Union, agreeing on common criteria and tools for the mutual recognition of test results.
As for the COVID-19 vaccine, once it is available, we hope that it will be delivered to all Member States as soon as possible. However, it is necessary, and I will emphasize, increasing the funding available under the Emergency Support Instrument in order to increase the supply of vaccines.“Said the president.
reexplanations were made before a şPresidentComplicated crisis of the EU leaders, organized a day after the measures announced by France and Germany decided to impose new restrictions.
Germany will enter a partial lockdown during November, with bars and restaurants closed, but schools will continue to operate. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a general quarantine for at least a month. People will be able to leave the house to buy basic necessities, go to the doctor or exercise daily in the open air.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday called on European governments to take “bold measures” against anti-COVID.
Editing: Monica Bonea
