US EditionEU eyes higher fees on US, British tourists to repay post-Covid debts
- The EU plans to impose a £7 levy on British tourists to help reduce the £350 billion common debt from Covid lockdowns.
- Germany opposes the fee increase, claiming it may discourage travel to Europe.
- Supporters argue that the £7 fee is cheaper than the UK and US charges for travel authorization.
- Political tensions may rise between the EU and the UK, as the fee adds to frustrations over Brexit-related promises.
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Travelers from non-EU countries could pay more than the current seven euros under the ETIAS system
EU Considers Raising Entry Fees for Tourists from 61 Countries
The European Union is reportedly weighing the introduction of increased entry fees for travelers from 61 non-EU countries, in a bid to help repay a €350 billion recovery loan issued in 2021 to counter the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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