Aviation, Travel & Tourism Sectors Applaud European Parliament Vote on “EU COVID-19 Certificates”
Setting Final Negotiations with
European Commission and Council into Motion
Swift alignment by all three EU Institutions critical in restoring free movement for EU citizens by summer.
A clear, simple and harmonized European approach is desperately needed to reopen travel in a safe and responsible way.
Brussels, 29 April 2021 – Europe’s aviation, travel and tourism sectors fully welcome yesterday’s vote in the European Parliament on the EU’s proposed Digital Green Certificate Regulation, setting trilogue negotiations between the Parliament, the Council and the European Commission into motion. Swift action and alignment among the institutions is now critical in order to make the certificates operational by June and ensure reciprocity with non-EU systems. Common, interoperable, secure and GDPR-compliant health certificates represent an essential tool to facilitate the free