The United Kingdom classifies Germany and Austria as green with effect from Sunday 4:00 a.m. local time. As a result, unvaccinated people no longer have to be quarantined.

However, it is still complex, because bringing a negative PCR test with you is not sufficient. A second test must be taken no later than the second day after entry. Vaccinated persons can enter the country without any further requirements, provided they can prove their status.

In an initial reaction, the airlines and tour operators were pleased, but the demand was made that even more countries should be put on the green list. UK currently classifies many countries as yellow or even red. A lawsuit against the traffic light was unsuccessful in the first instance.