Starting on Saturday, Germany will gradually reduce controls at the country's borders.
This is reported by several German media outlets after Wednesday's government meeting in Berlin.
Several European countries are getting ready to open their doors to the world again – after closing them due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are some decisions regarding the lifting of border controls and easing of restrictions.
Iceland
Sweden expects to ease restrictions on foreign visitors by June 15, the government announced. As early as Friday, certain professional groups, such as researchers, filmmakers and athletes, could be subject to a ”modified” quarantine. The details of how the reopening will work are still being developed, but travelers are expected to be given the choice of testing for the coronavirus upon arrival or quarantine for two weeks.
Austria and Germany
Austria and Germany will open their common border and lift controls there from June 15. The countries have agreed on a two-stage plan to lift travel restrictions, with some easing for business travelers and families coming as early as Friday, according to Austrian Tourism Minister Elisabeth Köstinger.
Norway
Norway closed its borders to anyone without a residence permit in March. However, from now on, citizens from countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) are allowed to enter if they own property there, such as a holiday home, or need to visit family members. This was stated by Minister of Justice Monica Mæland in an email to Norwegian newspaper VG. However, the minister emphasizes that a 14-day quarantine will continue to apply upon entry into the country.
Baltics
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania plan to open their borders to each other's citizens on Friday. The so-called "travel bubble" allows citizens of the three Baltic states to move freely across borders, while people arriving from the rest of the world will still have to quarantine for 14 days.
”"It's a big step towards normalcy," Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas wrote on Twitter.,
Source: TT
