The government’s decision to leave a number of lockdown measures in place at the last press conference was met with much controversy and various protests and demonstrations across the Netherlands. Now, however, less than two weeks later, the outlook appears to be more positive and Prime Minister Mark Rutte is optimistic about lifting various COVID-19 restrictions on Tuesday.
The OMT is also feeling more hopeful, with the latest report from medical experts advising the Dutch government to reopen the hospitality and cultural industries, albeit with an enforced closing time of 8pm.
Sources in The Hague have suggested that Rutte and Health Minister Ernst Kuipers will opt to open restaurants, museums, theatres, and cinemas, with an enforced closing time of 10pm. With these venues reopening, the government will also reintroduce the use of coronavirus certificates.
Read more at:
Dutch cabinet to discuss COVID-19 rules as OMT advises further relaxations
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1/24/22
1/8/22
Europe: COVID in Europe: UK deaths pass 150,000 as Germany plans to further restrict bars and restaurants
Europe is once again seeing a surge of COVID-19 cases — here is our summary of the measures being taken across the continent.
Several nations have been reporting record numbers of new daily cases, the increase compounded by the emergence of the new Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.
Some countries have taken steps targeting the unvaccinated, while programmes are also being rolled out to vaccinate young children. United Kingdom
Read more at: COVID in Europe: UK deaths pass 150,000 as Germany plans to further restrict bars and restaurants | Euronews
Several nations have been reporting record numbers of new daily cases, the increase compounded by the emergence of the new Omicron variant, first detected in South Africa.
Some countries have taken steps targeting the unvaccinated, while programmes are also being rolled out to vaccinate young children. United Kingdom
Read more at: COVID in Europe: UK deaths pass 150,000 as Germany plans to further restrict bars and restaurants | Euronews
12/14/21
UK: MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Boris Johnson
British MPs have voted for further measures to battle the coronavirus pandemic, despite a sizeable rebellion against the measures from within prime minister Boris Johnson's own Conservative party.
Johnson suffered by far the biggest rebellion of his time as PM, with the government relying on the support of the opposition Labour Party to get the measures passed.
Before the vote in Parliament it was expected that some 60 and 80 Conservative lawmakers would vote against the government's latest COVID measures.
Read more at: UK: MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Boris Johnson | Euronews
Johnson suffered by far the biggest rebellion of his time as PM, with the government relying on the support of the opposition Labour Party to get the measures passed.
Before the vote in Parliament it was expected that some 60 and 80 Conservative lawmakers would vote against the government's latest COVID measures.
Read more at: UK: MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Boris Johnson | Euronews
11/27/21
Netherlands Finds 61 Covid Cases on South Africa Flights - by Claire Moses
Some 61 passengers arriving in two flights from South Africa tested positive for Coronavirus and were quaranteed in the Netherlands.
Read more at: Netherlands Finds 61 Covid Cases on South Africa Flights - The New York Times
Read more at: Netherlands Finds 61 Covid Cases on South Africa Flights - The New York Times
11/2/21
The Netherlands: Face masks are back, more working at home, as Dutch bring back anti-Covid rules
The Netherlands is bringing in new measures to control coronavirus in a bid to reverse the sharp rise in new cases, and tougher rules are also in the pipeline if there is no improvement. The new plans were outlined by ministers at a press conference on Tuesday evening, shortly after officials raised the risk level to ‘severe’ now that the average number of hospital admissions per day is above 100.
Although social distancing will not be compulsory, it is the government’s ‘urgent advice’, prime minister Mark Rutte told a press conference on Tuesday evening .
Read more at: Face masks are back, more working at home, as Dutch bring back anti-Covid rules - DutchNews.nl
Although social distancing will not be compulsory, it is the government’s ‘urgent advice’, prime minister Mark Rutte told a press conference on Tuesday evening .
Read more at: Face masks are back, more working at home, as Dutch bring back anti-Covid rules - DutchNews.nl
12/10/20
The Netherlands - Coronavirus: Reactions to Christmas coronavirus measures in the Netherlands
On Tuesday evening, around 5,5 million people tuned in to watch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge’s press conference, in which they announced that no coronavirus measures would be relaxed over Christmas.
On the whole, this decision didn't come as much of a surprise, as the number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands remains high. However, there were some that had hoped for some good news on December 8.
Business owners have become increasingly frustrated with the enforced closure of the catering industry, but were left hoping for some good news after a document from the Ministry of Economic Affairs leaked on Tuesday afternoon. The document stated that, based on figures from the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), the catering industry actually only had a very limited impact on the national r-number.
Read more at: Reactions to Christmas coronavirus measures in the Netherlands
On the whole, this decision didn't come as much of a surprise, as the number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands remains high. However, there were some that had hoped for some good news on December 8.
Business owners have become increasingly frustrated with the enforced closure of the catering industry, but were left hoping for some good news after a document from the Ministry of Economic Affairs leaked on Tuesday afternoon. The document stated that, based on figures from the National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), the catering industry actually only had a very limited impact on the national r-number.
Read more at: Reactions to Christmas coronavirus measures in the Netherlands
5/17/20
EU: Protesters rally against coronavirus measures across Europe
German police detained 200 people in Berlin as several parallel
protests were held in the city on Saturday, with some of the protesters
rallying against anti-infection measures and others decrying conspiracy
theories.
Rival events were also held in Frankfurt, where about 1,500 people gathered to protest the government measures and about the same number of joining a counter-protest, police said.
Read more at:
Protesters rally against coronavirus measures across Europe | News | DW | 16.05.2020
Rival events were also held in Frankfurt, where about 1,500 people gathered to protest the government measures and about the same number of joining a counter-protest, police said.
Read more at:
Protesters rally against coronavirus measures across Europe | News | DW | 16.05.2020
3/14/20
Europe Coronavirus : What are the measures taken across Europe
Quarantine, schools, shops and borders
closed, gatherings banned, here are the main measures that have been taken so far in Europe to
fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Read more at: The Local
The World Health Organization warned Friday that Europe was now the
"epicentre" for the global coronavirus pandemic and reporting more daily
cases than China did at the height of its outbreak.
"Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a virtual press conference, describing the more than 5,000 deaths worldwide as "a tragic milestone".
"Europe has now become the epicentre of the pandemic," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a virtual press conference, describing the more than 5,000 deaths worldwide as "a tragic milestone".
Read more at: The Local
8/15/19
Brexit: plans in place to mitigate impact of no deal
If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects
will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted
measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.
The EU has repeatedly stressed
that it favours an orderly withdrawal of the UK from the Union. It
concluded a withdrawal agreement with the UK to ensure the two parties
can continue to collaborate on various issues to their mutual benefit,
nevertheless the EU has adopted measures to reduce the impact of a
possible no-deal Brexit.
These measures cannot replicate the advantages of being part of the EU. They are temporary, unilateral measures. Some will require UK’s reciprocity in order for them to come in force.
Long-term solutions depend on future discussions between the EU and the UK.
See below for the measures preparing the EU for a no-deal Brexit:
Visas
Brits will be able to enter the EU without a visa for short periods provided the same applies to people from the EU traveling to the UK.
Aviation
UK airlines would be able to provide services to EU countries provided EU companies are also able to do so to the UK.
Rail services
The validity of rail safety authorisations would be extended to ensure the continuity of rail services between the UK and the EU, provided the UK does the same.
Road transport
Freight transport and bus and coach operators from the UK would be able to provide services between Britain and the EU, provided the UK provides equivalent access to EU companies.
Social security
EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU would keep social security benefits acquired before the withdrawal.
Erasmus+
Students and teachers in or from the UK would be able to complete their ongoing learning abroad as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
Peace process in Northern Ireland
Funding for bilateral peace programmes in Northern Ireland would continue until at least 2020 to help support the peace and reconciliation process started by the Good Friday agreement.
Fishing
If the UK agrees to full reciprocity of access to fishing waters, an easy procedure is in place for companies to obtain authorisation to fish. Quota swapping would still be allowed until these measures end on 31 December.
If the UK does not agree, EU firms banned from UK waters could be eligible for compensation from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
Defence
EU firms will still be able to export certain items used for civilian and military purposes to the UK.
Driving licences
Driving licences issued by one EU country are automatically recognised by other member states. When the UK leaves, this will no longer apply to British licences. EU nationals wishing to drive in the UK will need to check with UK authorities if their licence is valid, while Brits will need to check with the national authorities of each EU country in which they wish to drive. International driving licences are valid across the UK and EU.
Pets
The EU pet passport, which allows your pet to travel with you to another EU country, will no longer be valid in the UK. It is likely more paperwork will be needed when taking your pet to or from the UK.
Medical treatment
Under EU rules people benefit from access to healthcare during a temporary stay in another member states using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). These rules will no longer apply to the UK. Both EU nationals travelling to the UK and Brits visiting EU countries should check whether their insurance covers the costs of medical treatment abroad. If not, they should consider taking out private travel insurance.
For additional information about traveling to and from the UK, check out the website from the EU Commission
All of these measures can only come into effect with European Parliament’s approval.
Any agreement reached by the EU and UK - including the withdrawal agreement and any agreement on future relations - must be agreed by the Parliament before it can enter into force.
Next steps
None of these temporary measures can replace actual agreements. Only once the UK has left the EU, the EU and the UK, as a third country, can look at the future relations and might wish to conclude deals to ensure they can continue to work together on issues ranging from trade to security, migration and defence. The political declaration attached to the withdrawal agreement, if ratified by the UK, gives the general framework on how these relations could look like.
Find out more
European Commission implements “no-deal” contingency action plan in specific sectors (19 December 2018)
These measures cannot replicate the advantages of being part of the EU. They are temporary, unilateral measures. Some will require UK’s reciprocity in order for them to come in force.
Long-term solutions depend on future discussions between the EU and the UK.
See below for the measures preparing the EU for a no-deal Brexit:
Visas
Brits will be able to enter the EU without a visa for short periods provided the same applies to people from the EU traveling to the UK.
Aviation
UK airlines would be able to provide services to EU countries provided EU companies are also able to do so to the UK.
Rail services
The validity of rail safety authorisations would be extended to ensure the continuity of rail services between the UK and the EU, provided the UK does the same.
Road transport
Freight transport and bus and coach operators from the UK would be able to provide services between Britain and the EU, provided the UK provides equivalent access to EU companies.
Social security
EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens in the EU would keep social security benefits acquired before the withdrawal.
Erasmus+
Students and teachers in or from the UK would be able to complete their ongoing learning abroad as part of the Erasmus+ programme.
Peace process in Northern Ireland
Funding for bilateral peace programmes in Northern Ireland would continue until at least 2020 to help support the peace and reconciliation process started by the Good Friday agreement.
Fishing
If the UK agrees to full reciprocity of access to fishing waters, an easy procedure is in place for companies to obtain authorisation to fish. Quota swapping would still be allowed until these measures end on 31 December.
If the UK does not agree, EU firms banned from UK waters could be eligible for compensation from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund.
Defence
EU firms will still be able to export certain items used for civilian and military purposes to the UK.
Driving licences
Driving licences issued by one EU country are automatically recognised by other member states. When the UK leaves, this will no longer apply to British licences. EU nationals wishing to drive in the UK will need to check with UK authorities if their licence is valid, while Brits will need to check with the national authorities of each EU country in which they wish to drive. International driving licences are valid across the UK and EU.
Pets
The EU pet passport, which allows your pet to travel with you to another EU country, will no longer be valid in the UK. It is likely more paperwork will be needed when taking your pet to or from the UK.
Medical treatment
Under EU rules people benefit from access to healthcare during a temporary stay in another member states using the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). These rules will no longer apply to the UK. Both EU nationals travelling to the UK and Brits visiting EU countries should check whether their insurance covers the costs of medical treatment abroad. If not, they should consider taking out private travel insurance.
For additional information about traveling to and from the UK, check out the website from the EU Commission
All of these measures can only come into effect with European Parliament’s approval.
Any agreement reached by the EU and UK - including the withdrawal agreement and any agreement on future relations - must be agreed by the Parliament before it can enter into force.
Next steps
None of these temporary measures can replace actual agreements. Only once the UK has left the EU, the EU and the UK, as a third country, can look at the future relations and might wish to conclude deals to ensure they can continue to work together on issues ranging from trade to security, migration and defence. The political declaration attached to the withdrawal agreement, if ratified by the UK, gives the general framework on how these relations could look like.
Find out more
European Commission implements “no-deal” contingency action plan in specific sectors (19 December 2018)
Read more at: Brexit: plans in place to mitigate impact of no deal | News | European Parliament
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