European Commission urges caution but cross-border Christmas travel not discouraged

The EC has not advised against cross-border European travel this Christmas Picture: Nam Y Huh/AP)

The European Commission has urged nations to keep strong coronavirus restrictions in place to avoid a post-Christmas surge in cases and deaths – but stopped short of advising against travel.

In non-binding recommendations published on Wednesday, the commission warned easing measures this month will jeopardise efforts that have helped slow infections across the EU in recent weeks.