On Thursday 11 March, the European Commission approved the extension of the transparency mechanism on Covid-19 vaccine exports until 30 June. The authorisation system was due to expire on 31 March. “The decision has been discussed extensively with the Member States”, said Trade spokesperson Miriam García Ferrer.
In its press release, the Commission justifies its decision to extend the mechanism by “persistent delays in some vaccine deliveries to the EU”.
“Not all companies...