The European Commission has approved an Irish scheme to support not-for-profit regional, county and local entities affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

The European Commission has issued guidelines for EU Member States on the best ways to check EU Digital Covid Certificates before travel, ensuring the smoothest possible experience for air passengers and staff alike

In a statement following the UK government's announcement regarding the Protocol on Northern Ireland, Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič said the EU was ready to continue to seek creative solutions, within the framework of the Protocol, in the interest of all communities in Northern Ireland.