Chief of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has floated an idea to ban all the “non-essential” travel to the EU for a month. The move is aimed at containing the coronavirus, that is plaguing the bloc.
“The less travel, the more we can contain the virus. Therefore … I propose to the heads of state and government to introduce temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU,” von der Leyen said on Monday.
The envisioned travel ban would last for an “initial period” of 30 days, but can be prolonged if necessary, she added.
The @EU_Commission presents guidelines on border measures & proposes:
1⃣Green lanes/fast lanes giving priority to essential transport to keep the mobility sector going & ensure economic continuity
2⃣Temporary restriction on non-essential travel to the EU (30 days) pic.twitter.com/9bda9MntF0
— Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) March 16, 2020
Long-term EU residents, family members of the EU countries’ nationals, as well as diplomats and doctors battling the virus will be exempted from the travel ban.
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Source: RT