On 4 September 2020, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, delivered a message on the Commission’s proposal for more clarity and predictability of any measures restricting free movement in the EU, in Brussels, Belgium.

The Commission's proposal sets out four key areas where Member States should work closer together: Common criteria and thresholds for Member States when deciding whether to introduce travel restrictions; Mapping of common criteria using an agreed colour code; A common framework for measures applied to travellers from high-risk areas; Clear and timely information to the public about any restrictions.