The European Commission has proposed to update the rules on coordination of safe and free movement in the EU, which were put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the summer, vaccine uptake has increased significantly and the EU Digital COVID Certificate has been rolled out successfully, with more than 650 million certificates […]
Worldpackers :connecting travellers with their hosts around the world
Worldpackers is a collaborative platform that connects travellers with their hosts around the world (170 countries) where they can travel exchanging their skills for accommodation. There are hostels, inns, NGOs, communities and ecological projects that you can help with and in exchange receive a free stay, food and other benefits. How to apply Become a Verified […]
The EU Digital COVID Certificate: a global standard with more than 591 million certificates
The Commission adopted a report on the EU Digital COVID Certificate and its implementation across the EU. The report shows that the EU certificate has been a crucial element in Europe’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 591 million certificates generated. The certificate, which covers COVID-19 vaccination, test and recovery, facilitates safe travel for […]
The Digital Certificate is now up to EU countries
MEPs see the EU Digital Covid Certificate as a tool to restore freedom and urge EU countries to implement it by 1 July. The certificate aims to enable easier and safer travel by proving someone has been vaccinated, had a negative Covid test or recovered from the disease. The infrastructure for it is in place […]
EU Covid EU digital certificate approved by European Parliament
Parliament and Council negotiators reached a provisional agreement for an EU Covid digital certificate to facilitate free movement during the pandemic. The certificate will be available in either digital or paper format. It will attest that a person has been vaccinated against coronavirus or has a recent negative test result or has recovered from the […]
New rules and rights for train passengers
The European Parliament extends the rights of passengers travelling on the EU’s rail networks. Thanks to the new rules, rail passengers will be better protected against delays and cancellations or in the event of discrimination. The new rules will ensure that passengers can continue their journey by an alternative route and receive assistance when delays […]
Why do people migrate?
Striving to gain better insight into migration around the world, researchers have completed the first-ever systematic literature review that aims to answer two questions: What makes people want to migrate? What causes them to actually migrate? In the course of history, human migration has transformed lands and the mix of races, ethnicities and languages of […]
New Research Study: Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel
In January, Frontex met with Steinbeis 2i, the winner of the tender for the provision of a Technology Foresight on Biometrics for the Future of Travel, to kick-off and discuss a research study on the impact of emerging biometric technologies on facilitating the border crossing at the EU external borders. Steinbeis 2i, together with three […]
Travelling with pets: rules to keep in mind
In 2014, the European Parliament approved new legislation on the “non-commercial transport” of pets, which made it easier for any European citizen to travel. Your pet can accompany you when you go on holiday to another EU country, but there are a few rules to keep in mind. Thanks to EU rules on travelling with […]