Member States V4 fight together against a new coronavirus pandemic. Slovakia, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic discussed again within the COVID-19 information V4 centre. However, in the first week of November, the States joined together before the planned deadline. The topic of unscheduled videoconferencing was border restrictions. Together, the Visegrad Group countries regularly discuss the current situation and measures to combat COVID-19. However, the Polish party has now initiated an ad hoc video conference COVID-19 information V4 centre. The representatives together addressed the issue of border restrictions and how they would touch the citizens of these states. The Slovak delegation informed the partners about the curfew and also informed about the planned restrictions at the border. She presented pilot testing at COVID-19 on the border with Ukraine. Colleagues Slovakia assured that a smooth passage of freight will be ensured. The Czech side presented the restrictions that have been in force since 22.10.2020. From that date, the country cannot be visited without reason. Czech Republic has reported on the introduction of an EU classification system (green, orange and red) which will be updated on a weekly basis. In the negotiations, Poland reported new measures, but not affecting the border regime. The theatres, cinemas, shopping centers and other operations are closed. The partners were also presented with the existing restrictions, which however concern third-country nationals. During the videoconference, the Hungarian delegation reported on emergency and curfew. It is currently valid from 20.00 to 5.00 h. The exception applies, for example, to travel to work, walking a dog. Entry into this country is possible only under the current exceptions. At the end of the meeting, delegations agreed to forward any changes to the border regime in advance as far as possible. They should do so through the established V4 Centre.
Special meeting COVID-19 V4 centre
13. 11. 2020