Extension of EU Digital COVID Certificates for Non-EU Residents

by name voted on 23.06.2022

Summary

The proposal extends the EU Digital COVID Certificate framework for non-EU residents to ensure continued free movement and legal certainty during the pandemic.

9 23.06.2022

Other

health

transport

social policy

european union

administrative law

public administration

Key points

The proposal extends the use of digital COVID certificates for non-EU residents living in the EU.
The extension aims to prevent a fragmented travel landscape where different rules apply in different Member States.
A phased approach is suggested, with potential extensions based on scientific advice from health authorities.
The amendment specifically targets the duration of application for the existing digital certificate framework.

Vote

PPE

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Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

3 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Roberta METSOLA

Roberta METSOLA

PPE

0:42 min

6. Negotiations ahead of Parliament’s first reading (Rule 71)

Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Dita CHARANZOVÁ

Renew

0:35 min

7.2. Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations: EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals ***I (article 71 du règlement) (vote)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2021/954 on a framework for the issuance, verification and acceptance of interoperable COVID-19 vaccination, test and recovery certificates (EU Digital COVID Certificate) with regard to third-country nationals legally staying or residing in the territories of Member States during the COVID-19 pandemic EU Digital COVID Certificate - third-country nationals ***I

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