The other countries starting early were Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Croatia and Poland, according to the European Commission. Greece, which depends heavily on tourism, has been pressing for the commonly recognised certificate that uses a QR code with advanced security features. “EU citizens are looking forward to travelling again, and they want to do so safely. Having an EU certificate is a crucial step on the way,” EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said. Greece’s digital governance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, said easier travel will open up within the EU as nations adopt the new verification standard.

Source: Irish Independent June 01, 2021 16:59 UTC