On Wednesday, the European Parliament debated the proposed EU “Digital Green Certificate”, along with the accessibility and affordability of COVID vaccines. With vaccinations in Europe increasing and testing facilities improving, this tool is supposed to bring back freedoms to all European citizens. Free universal testing and the assurance of nondiscrimination between vaccinated and unvaccinated people are non-negotiable and key to a fair certificate. Additionally, the data gathered for the certificate has to stay in Europe and be strictly protected. Fair access and equality between all member states has to be ensured. The Digital Green Certificate cannot become the only tool in combating the pandemic; a dramatic increase in vaccine production and distribution is also necessary.
- Text adopted: Digital Green Certificate – third country nationals
- Text adopted: Digital Green Certificate – Union citizens
- Video – Tineke Strik
- Video – Tilly Metz
- Video – Diana Riba I Giner
- Video – David Cormand
- Video – Jutta Paulus
- Video – Michèle Rivasi
- Video – Piernicola Pedicini
- Video – Sara Matthieu
- Social media: Twitter – Greens/EFA Group