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
with news about and related
to the EU, the Netherlands,
and Almere - Europe's most modern multi-cultural city
Showing posts with label Measures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Measures. Show all posts
January 25, 2022
November 2, 2021
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
Labels:
cases,
Corona,
Measures,
New,
Press Conference,
Rutte,
The Netherlands,
UP
December 10, 2020
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
Labels:
Business Owners,
Coronavirus,
EU,
Frustrated,
Measures,
Netherlands,
Rutte
September 29, 2020
The Netherlands: Dutch bring in new rules, forecast 5,000 coronavirus cases a day by next week
The Dutch government expects the number of positive coronavirus cases a day to reach 5,000 by next week, health minister Hugo de Jonge told reporters during Monday evening’s press conference to outline new measures to stem the spread.
Read more at:
Dutch bring in new rules, forecast 5,000 coronavirus cases a day by next week - DutchNews.nl
Read more at:
Dutch bring in new rules, forecast 5,000 coronavirus cases a day by next week - DutchNews.nl
Labels:
cases,
Increase Coronavirus,
Measures,
The Netherlands
August 16, 2019
Brexit: EU 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.
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)
Read more at: Brexit: plans in place to mitigate impact of no deal | News | European Parliament
Labels:
Brexit,
Britain,
contingency plans,
EU,
EU Commission,
Measures,
no deal,
Unilateral
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)