COVID-19: EU calls for more vaccine export controls as PM says UK jabs success built on 'greed'

The European Commission is calling for tougher controls on COVID-19 vaccine exports to Britain and other areas with much higher vaccination rates. President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen said 'open roads should run in both directions', adding: 'The EU has an excellent portfolio of different vaccines and we have secured more than enough doses for the entire population. But we have to ensure timely and sufficient vaccine deliveries to EU citizens. Every day counts.' The proposals recommend more transparency and reciprocity but do not go as far as including a ban on exports to the UK.