EU Approves Countries To Travel To Member States, U.S. Not One Of Them

The European Council plans to gradually lift travel restrictions for nonessential travel into the EU starting July 1st. Initially, borders will open to member countries and select nations like Australia, Canada, and Japan. China may be added if it eases restrictions on EU residents. Tourism is vital for many EU economies, but safety concerns persist due to COVID-19. The US, Brazil, India, and Russia are excluded from the list due to high virus cases. The EU will update the list biweekly based on coronavirus trends.

What measures is the European Council taking to restart tourism?

Which countries will the EU open its borders to starting July 1st?

What is the impact of tourism on many EU countries' economies?

Why was the US left off the list of countries allowed to travel to the EU?

How often will the EU update its list of allowed countries?