Objection to COVID Certificate Validity Rules

by name voted on 15.02.2022

Summary

This motion objects to EU rules changing the validity period of COVID-19 vaccination certificates, arguing they are being misused to restrict rights rather than facilitate travel.

9 15.02.2022

Other

civil law

human rights

european union

Key points

The motion objects to the new rules regarding the acceptance period for COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
It is argued that the current use of digital certificates contradicts the original purpose of facilitating free movement.
The motion claims that authorities are using these certificates to restrict fundamental rights and force vaccination.
The European Parliament is instructed to notify the Commission that this regulation should not enter into force.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

2 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Heidi HAUTALA

Verts/ALE

7:22 min

13. Announcement of voting results

Eva KAILI

S&D

0:50 min

7. First voting session

Documents (PDFs)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the Commission delegated regulation of 21 December 2021 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) 2021/953 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the acceptance period of vaccination certificates issued in the EU Digital COVID Certificate format indicating the completion of the primary vaccination series

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