EU RESPONSE TO COVID-19 / Trade

Commission to extend export authorisation mechanism for Covid-19 vaccines

Brussels, 22/06/2021 (Agence Europe)

The EU plans to extend its transparency mechanism on exports of Covid-19 vaccines and active substances until the end of September. This will expire on 30 June (see EUROPE B12714A13). 

According to the European Commission, Member States supported the decision to extend this mechanism. The institution must therefore publish an implementing regulation to this effect before the end of the month. 

This mechanism controls exports of Covid-19 vaccines by making them subject to authorisation....