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Updated 23/09/2020
In a much-anticipated speech at a press conference in Brussels, the EU Commission spokesman Adalbert Jahnz announced the Commission's commitment to ending the long-enduring separation of EU residents from their loved ones abroad.
It did so by pressing the EU members to adopt such measure in a letter directed to all member states, and by exempting them from entry ban restrictions targeting certain nations.
&ldquo;Under the current legal situation, Member States can allow unmarried partners with duly attested relationships to enter the EU if they choose to do so. We repeatedly encouraged the Member States to use this possibility. Currently, only a minority of the Member States do so,&rdquo;
This issue has been afflicting millions worldwide since the travel ban and lockdown measures were put in place. Under the current rule, only residents of the Union states, as well as EEA, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Uruguay and micronations, such as Monaco, Andorra, San Marino and Vatican City can travel the bloc (mostly) restriction-free.
All this was possible also thanks to the online community's commotion, under the banners of #LoveIsNotTourism #LoveIsEssential, among other movements, who's creators have now praised the EU for leading the way on such a heartfelt issue.
Some countries had already taken similar steps; following the Commission's conference and online outcry, Germany has announced that it will readmit foreign partners in the country, starting on Monday 10th of August, and has also pledged to coordinate a unified EU response, in support of the initiative.
Currently, it is up to each nation to individually decide on exemptions to the EU entry ban, however, several member states have yet to pronounce on possible resolutions.&nbsp;
Only 9 states have so far implemented some measures to lift entry bans on "third countries" cross-border relationships;&nbsp; Restrictions such as COVID-19 testing and quarantine remain in place, and they will also be required to provide extensive evidence of their long-standing relationship.
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Full list of countries:
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France *since 11/08
- Germany
- Iceland
- Italy *09/09
- Norway
- The Netherlands
- Switzerland
Every country will apply different conditions to the "partner reunion", therefore it is advised checking official sources (govt website) for the full list of requirements.

[COUNTRY LIST BELOW] Following social media commotion, the EU moves forward to reunite long-separated international couples, pushing members to outline a path towards reunification.

EU pushes to reunite couples separated by travel ban

An EU diplomatic source confirmed reopening borders and lifting travel restrictions on 15 third countries from July 1st.
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EU Council reads:
"The Council today adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU. Travel restrictions should be lifted for countries listed in the recommendation, with this list being reviewed and, as the case may be, updated every two weeks."
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The list of safe countries provisionally includes:
Algeria
Australia
Canada
Georgia
China
Japan
Montenegro
Morocco
New Zealand
Rwanda
Serbia
South Korea&nbsp;
Thailand
Tunisia
Uruguay
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*UK is also not currently affected by travel restrictions.
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<h2>What about other countries?</h2>
For all the Americans planning to travel to Europe, it will be a huge disappointment that the US has not made the list.
But the EU clearly stated that the huge number of cases and deaths in the US meant the risk is still too high to reopen borders.
The same currently applies to Brazil, India, and Russia.
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The EU reads that the list of safe countries will be updated every two weeks:
"This list of third countries should be reviewed every two weeks and may be updated by the Council, as the case may be, after close consultations with the Commission and the relevant EU agencies and services following an overall assessment based on the criteria above."
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Also stating that:
"Travel restrictions may be totally or partially lifted or reintroduced for a specific third country already listed according to changes in some of the conditions and, as a consequence, in the assessment of the epidemiological situation. If the situation in a listed third country worsens quickly, rapid decision-making should be applied."

An EU diplomatic source confirmed reopening borders and lifting travel restrictions on 15 third countries from July 1st.

EU to reopen borders for 15 countries from 1st July – America, Russia, and India didn't make the list

Covid-19 has dramatically changed the way we live in a very short space of time. The immediate impact of Covid-19 has resulted in travel restrictions, self-isolation, and an economic downturn. But what will the long-term consequences of Covid-19 be?
<h3>The Future Impact of Covid-19</h3>
The good news with Covid-19 is that it&rsquo;s beatable. The struggle so far has been down to the virus being so new. But science is discovering more and more about Covid-19 every day. However, it&rsquo;s crucial that we don&rsquo;t stay fixated purely on the immediate story. The virus has had wide-reaching effects and these are likely to echo into the future. Therefore, it&rsquo;s important that we start to consider these future consequences now. It&rsquo;s the best way to prepare for the future. And the major fallout that we can expect to see will be: 
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Economic Downturn
The economy has already taken a major knock from Covid-19 and matters are set to get significantly worse. Many industries have already ground to a halt with only essential businesses remaining open. As a result, unemployment has started to rise almost as sharply as revenues have fallen. The cumulative effect of these negative financial hits is predicted to lead to a global recession. And, making matters worse, this is likely to be managed with austerity measures.
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Societal Health
In one respect, improvements in personal hygiene will become a defining legacy of Covid-19. The importance of handwashing, for example, has never been underlined as boldly as it has in 2020. However, there are also a number of negative effects on health to contend with. There has been a sharp increase in anxiety levels and obsessive behaviors, such as cleaning, are becoming the norm. Reversing these behaviors cannot be achieved overnight and treating these conditions will take significant time and effort.
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Healthcare Systems&nbsp;
Covid-19 has demonstrated that even healthcare systems in <a style="color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;" href="https://canitravel.net/news/why-covid-19-cases-are-nowhere-near-the-amount-you-see" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the most developed countries have struggled to deal with a pandemic</a>. Naturally, this provides plenty to evaluate and consider for the future. A recurring theme regarding healthcare during the Covid-19 outbreak has been PPE shortages. Strategizing better supply chains for all medical equipment will, naturally, be a major priority for all governments and healthcare providers going forwards.
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Social Distancing
<a href="https://canitravel.net/news/stayhome-public-health-vs-mental-health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">H</a><a href="https://canitravel.net/news/stayhome-public-health-vs-mental-health" target="_blank" rel="noopener">umans thrive upon social interactions</a>, but the infectious nature of Covid-19 has radically changed this dynamic. And for children, in particular, there are concerns it will hinder their social development. It&rsquo;s essential that children and teenagers mix with their peers to develop their interpersonal skills. But this, at least in physical terms, is no longer possible. The consequence of this scenario is that a generation of children may have difficulty in forming fully-functional relationships.
<h3>Final Thoughts</h3>
We are living in times that were unimaginable just a few months ago. Dealing with the pandemic has been incredibly difficult, but the signs are that society is getting there. Nonetheless, defeating the spread of Covid-19 is only the first hurdle we need to clear. The after-effects of the pandemic will continue to manifest themselves in our daily lives for years to come, in fact, the world economy is said not to get back on its tracks until at least late 2024. And that&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s vital than we start considering the future consequences as soon as possible.

The immediate impact of Covid-19 has resulted in travel restrictions, self-isolation, and an economic downturn. But what will the long-term consequences of Covid-19 actually be?

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