Tourism and transport have suffered from months of lockdown but now some travellers are hoping to be able to take a summer break. Parliament has consistently called on the Commission to support the tourism sector during the Covid-19 crisis, through funding, a targeted roadmap and EU coordination.

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Europe prepares for summer

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This gives you an idea of the situation."

are counting on the upcoming holiday season

Social distancing, health protocols for accommodation

to tourism restarting after the Covid-19 crisis.

through a more flexible state aid system,

the Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative

We need to help them quickly to find liquidity."

Travellers who paid for holidays cancelled

to be refunded through vouchers instead of cash,

helping the already struggling travel business

Parliament has been calling on the Commission

MEPs asked for financial help for the tourism sector

as well as increased EU-level coordination

and a roadmap for European tourism and transport.