Governments in EU may not be willing to bring the previous robust restrictions however the increasing numbers create worrisome to EU and developing countries.
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Due to its negative impacts to economy, EU states avoid stricter lockdowns although softer measures will take place. Some EU countries restrictions on nightclubs, restaurants and bars in an attempt to curb cases among young, unvaccinated people. France introduced mandatory vaccination for health care employees. Moreover, some countries warned that unless vaccinate rates improve, compulsory vaccination for entire population might be in place. But there is also success story about vaccination, too. Once the covid-19 related death statistics are reviewed, there is success in this category since most of the risk-group population have been vaccinated.
The uncertainty about the travel will have a negative impact on tourism. Thus, the Southern European States economies will be impacted negatively. The would create fewer jobs compared with previous 2019. Moreover, service industry will be negatively affected. Europe is targeting the 70%-80% herd immunity by end of the year even if booster vaccination are needed. Even if the countries will flow slight restrictions, it will be hard to reach 2021 growth projection rates for Europe.
Unless, the vaccination reach to herd immunity level, there is risk to follow tighter restrictions in future. And if that happens, not only Europe but developing countries will also be negatively affected.
