Holidays are allowed from June 15: these countries are turning “yellow” Inland

The 1.5 meter rule is, according to the Prime Minister, “non-negotiable”. “I was shocked by the images,” says Rutte about the Dam demo. “The rules of conduct are there to defeat the virus.” He cannot say much about the situation in Rotterdam yet. “It seems appropriate to me that action has been taken.”

Holidays

The prime minister also has good news for all Dutch people: we can go on holiday again. “It is a different summer vacation than usual.”

From 15 June, the Dutch can go on holiday to a large number of countries in Europe and the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. For Sweden, Denmark and the United Kingdom, “code orange” will continue to apply for the time being. This means that unnecessary trips are not recommended. Swedish epidemiologist Dr. Anders Tegnell, the great architect behind the unconventional policy with fewer restrictions, said today that Sweden should have approached it differently.

The following countries will turn yellow on June 15: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Estonia, Italy, Croatia, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Caribbean part of the Kingdom.

“Point to travel”

Germany and Italy will open immediately from June 15. The most popular holiday destination among the Dutch, France, probably between June 15 and July 5. It depends on what countries decide themselves. Paris has decided to lift border controls in the middle of this month.

Other countries to be decided will include Iceland, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Cyprus, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Norway, Poland, Romania and Slovakia.

Prime Minister Rutte calls on people to travel “wisely”. “It is unwise to visit full clubs abroad. Be well prepared for your trip and make sure you know the rules of the country well and stay informed. ” Dutch people who get into trouble on holiday are not repatriated.

Outside Europe, “code orange” will continue to apply. The prime minister asks people to consider going on vacation outside the high season. Europeans can also enjoy the summer in our country. People from Sweden and the UK are not welcome.

The Cabinet has also decided to fully open primary schools from 8 June.

Reporter Valentijn Bartels was live at the press conference. Check out his updates.

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