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Portugal Sees EU Consensus on 'Digital Green Pass' for Travel
(Bloomberg) Portugal said on Monday it sees a growing consensus among European Union member states for a plan to introduce certificates to allow people with immunity to the coronavirus to travel freely.
Rita Marques, secretary of state for tourism, said a video call with EU colleagues offered the prospect of an “immediate and aligned response” from member states on a “digital green pass” for immune travelers.
“With the vaccine roll-out and a compromise by the EU Commission for a digital green pass, we have all the conditions for this summer to be a little more peaceful than 2020,” Marques said in a telephone interview. The pass will be “very important” for rebuilding confidence among travelers, she said. ..............(more)
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-01/portugal-sees-eu-consensus-on-digital-green-pass-for-travel
