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The transatlantic axis should soon be back in service, or at least with a return to higher volumes of travel. The European Union has just announced that travellers from the United States will soon be accepted on its territory, probably during the summer. The 27 Member States will accept, unconditionally, all those who have been vaccinated...

Updated on 29 March. The European Commission wants to give EU citizens back their freedom to move freely within the EU's borders. This is a gamble that has so far been largely lost due to the various confinement and quarantine measures taken by EU members. The Commission wants to put an end to this...

Around 230 million international travellers - including intra-Europe - in 2020, compared with over 743 million a year earlier. Like the rest of the planet, Europe's tourism industry will have suffered the repercussions of the Covid-19 crisis. In its report on the state of tourism in 2020 and the future prospects for this sector,...

Prime Minister Jean Castex made it official on 29 January, following a meeting of the Restricted Defence and National Security Council on COVID-19: since midnight on Sunday evening, new restrictions have been imposed on entry to France. Unless there is a compelling reason, such as a professional emergency, it is now forbidden to enter France from...

The pandemic is wreaking havoc on the European continent. And there are growing fears that the mutant virus originating in the UK could spread very quickly, putting pressure on the continent's hospital capacity. Hence the new tightening of the screws by the European Commission. But with a view to...

Since 29 December, travellers from the European Union travelling to the Netherlands must be able to show a negative result to the COVID-19 test if they are coming from a high-risk area of the EU/Schengen Area. This provision applies to travellers arriving by air, ferry, international intercity train or coach. However, it excludes...

A hard-fought agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom finally puts an end to four years of bitter and acrimonious discussions. On 24 December, all the protagonists were singing their own praises. According to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, "it was worth fighting for this agreement because...

60 years ago, they were the pride of Europe. From the end of the 50s to the very beginning of the 80s, TEE (Trans-Europ-Express) trains criss-crossed Europe, a true symbol of night service, luxury and comfort. Some of you may still remember the Mistral on the Paris-Nice line or the Capitole on the Paris-Toulouse line. The...

Several US administration officials and a number of airlines have told Reuters that the White House is seriously considering lifting the ban on entry to the USA for a number of countries. Among the possible beneficiaries are 27 European countries, including members of the Schengen Area and Ireland. They would also include...

To avoid new travel restrictions during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. This is what the leaders of the 27 countries of the European Union wanted in Luxembourg to guarantee a common guideline for travel restrictions and tests. "Citizens have been severely affected by the travel restrictions imposed...

The European Commission wishes to ensure that all measures taken by Member States that restrict free movement as a result of the coronavirus pandemic are coordinated and clearly communicated at EU level. This proposal for a Council Recommendation is a first step towards greater cooperation and coordination between the 27 Member States....

An attractive alternative over distances previously considered unattractive by travellers, particularly business travellers. This is the commitment signed on 3 June by 25 countries of the European Union - as well as Norway and Switzerland - to encourage the development of fast or high-speed international lines on the continent, and to...

Containment measures came into force in France at midday on Tuesday 17 March. In practical terms, travel is prohibited except for : Commuting between home and office if teleworking is not possible Doing essential shopping in authorised local shops Visiting a healthcare professional Travelling to...