Commission President von der Leyen, too, stressed progress made so far, noting that 8 percent of the bloc’s adult population had already been vaccinated. Vaccine certificates within three monthsOne of the more contentious issues EU leaders tackled was that of digital vaccine passports for those who have been vaccinated. Here, too, von der Leyen underscored tough talks the EU had with suppliers and noted her confidence that companies would soon be up to speed. Von der Leyen addressed that issue, stressing the work the EU is doing to remain ahead of the curve. Both von der Leyen and Michel laid great emphasis on the EU’s generosity when it comes to its support for the global COVAX network to ensure poorer countries access to vaccines.

Source: Egypt Independent February 26, 2021 13:52 UTC