European Union Likely to Approve One-Month Ban on EU Travel
[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The European Union (EU) is reportedly set to ban foreign nationals from traveling to the EU in order to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
According to major foreign media on the 17th (local time), the leaders of the 27 EU member states plan to approve the 30-day EU travel ban recommended by the EU Commission the previous day through a video conference.
The day before, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, stated, "I propose that the heads of state and government introduce temporary restrictions on non-essential travel to the EU," adding, "These travel restrictions should initially be in place for 30 days and may be extended if necessary."
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This measure does not apply to European citizens returning to their home countries. Long-term EU residents, family members of EU member state nationals, diplomats, doctors, researchers working to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and goods transport personnel are also exempt.
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