ANGELA Merkel Reversed Her threat To Ban Brits From Holidaying In Europe After Talking With Boris Johnson Today.

 

ANGELA Merkel Reversed Her threat To Ban Brits From Holidaying In Europe

The German leader climbed down from needs for obligatory EU-wide quarantine having been snubbed via tourism hotspots.

Speaking at a press conference alongside the PM at Chequers, she said: "We are continually reviewing our travel restrictions.

"In the foreseeable future those who have received double jabs will be able to travel again without having to go into quarantine.

She added: "We adopted certain defensive measures when we were not as yet so acquainted with a Delta variant.

"We now see the share of the delta variant in Germany is growing very rapidly."

Boris replied: "That's magnificent and that's right, it sounds as though growth is being made."


The visit is Mrs Merkel's twenty second to Britain and last as Chancellor after sixteen years at the helm in Berlin.


Ahead of the talks both sides agreed to rebuild relations which have been strained by 5 years of Brexit tensions.


In a major olive branch on the eve of the meeting Mrs Merkel announced she's set to ease tour curbs on Brits entering Germany.


The UK will be downgraded from a "virus region of concern" - the highest bracket of restrictions - to one of "high incidence".


That will reduce the obligatory quarantine visitors from the UK have to examine from two weeks to as little as 5 days.


The move is an admission from Berlin that it failed in its bid to get all EU countries to impose 14-day isolation on Brits.


Health minister Jens Spahn stated it is additionally a recognition the Delta variant is now nearly as widespread in Germany as it is in the UK.


Mediterranean countries inclusive of Spain, Portugal, Malta, and Greece sunk Berlin's call for an outright ban on Brits.


Boris is expected to talk about the travel situation with Mrs Merkel today, with talks on how to reopen vacation trips for the double-jabbed ongoing.


Ahead of her visit the PM said: "The UK and Germany have a steadfast friendship and a shared outlook on many issues.

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