LIBE Committee - Implementation of the EU Digital COVID Certificate

EP Plenary session - State of play of the implementation of the EU Digital Covid Certificate regulations

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with Wojciech WIEWIOROWSKI, European Data Protection Supervisor: questions and answers

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Commission on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice: questions and answers

Members of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) have an exchange of views with the European Commission on the Digital Green Certificate allowing safe and free movement during the pandemic. The Certificate would constitute a proof that a person has been either vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or already recovered from the disease. The document should be free, and available in digital or paper format. MEPs warned emphasised the need for strong data protection safeguards on personal and medical and warned that those who have not been vaccinated must not face discrimination. Opening remarks by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES), LIBE Chair, and Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

COVID-19 digital certificate - exchange of views in LIBE Committee with the European Commission: opening statements by Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES), LIBE Chair, and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

During the plenary session, Parliament debate on a resolution from the Transport Committee that urges EU countries to include the tourism and travel sectors in their COVID-19 recovery plans and to consider temporarily reducing VAT on these services. MEP advocate also on a common vaccination certificate to facilitate travel. Extracts from the debate (24/03), the vote (25/03), and statements by Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and Virginijus SINKEVIČIUS, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries.

EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism: statement by Cláudia MONTEIRO DE AGUIAR (EPP, PT), Rapporteur and extracts from the debate and the votes

During the plenary session 24-25 of March 2021 Helena DALLI makes a statement on the Digital Green Certificate, and by Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL) and Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES) LIBE

Statement by Helena DALLI, European Commissioner for Equality on the Digital Green Certificate and by Tineke STRIK (Greens/EFA, NL) and Juan Fernando LÓPEZ AGUILAR (S&D,ES) LIBE

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. Closing statement by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: closing statement by Ana Paula ZACARIAS

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. MEPs debate part 2/2

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: MEPs debate - part 2/2

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. Opening statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, and Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs and President in office of the Council of the EU. This transcription speech is the result of an automatic process. Check against delivery.

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: opening statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS and Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ

During the plenary session of the European Parliament in Brussels (24 - 25 March 2021), MEPs debate the digital green certificate. The proposal aims to facilitate safe, free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. It would include information on whether a traveller has been vaccinated against COVID-19, if they have received a negative COVID-19 test result and information on any previous COVID-19 infections. Extracts from the statements by Ana Paula ZACARIAS, Portuguese Secretary of State for European Affairs, on behalf of the EU Council, Maros SEFCOVIC, Vice-President of the EC in charge of Interinstitutional relations and Foresight, Manfred WEBER (EPP, DE), Iratxe GARCÍA PÉREZ (S&D, ES), Katalin CSEH (Renew, HU) and Philippe LAMBERTS (Greens/EFA, BE).

Digital Green Certificate: extracts from the debate

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. MEPs debate part 1

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: MEPs debate part 1

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. One round of political group speakers

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: one round of political group speakers

During the plenary session (24-25 March 2021) in the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs discuss on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 which will focus on Digital Green Certificate; COVID-19; Single market, industrial policy, digital transformation and the economy; Eastern Mediterranean; and Russia. Closing statement by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

Joint debate on the preparation of the European Council meeting of 25 and 26 March 2021 and the Digital Green Certificate: closing statement by Johannes HAHN, European Commissioner for Budget and Administration

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