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Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has joined the Generation Unlimited (GenU) Leaders Group today. This was announced today by the organisation that works to create more opportunities for young people worldwide. Besides Prime Minister De Croo, other members of the Leaders Group include UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Kenyan President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and the President of Trinidad and Tobago Paula Mae Weekes.

Belgium bans all passenger travel from India, Brazil, and South Africa. The federal government's proposal was approved this morning in a digital meeting of the Consultative Committee. The Minister of the Interior will publish an Ministerial Decree to this effect as soon as possible.

Today, in the Consultative Committee, the federal government and the governments of the federated entities implemented earlier decisions. Among other things, the conditions for opening terraces in the catering industry and for events in May and June were laid down. The Consultative Committee also calls on everyone to get vaccinated.

The Federal Government and the Governments of the Federated Entities discussed the corona situation today in the Consultative Committee. 

During its meeting, the European Council gave the green light to the European Commission to proceed with the development of an export mechanism for vaccines. This should prevent companies that do not respect their agreements from exporting vaccines outside of Europe.