Some of our ECR members are getting vaccinated and sharing their very good reasons and inspiration for getting the jab through the European Committee of the Regions' vaccination campaign, which aims to encourage vaccination take-up across Europe. 

​President of the ECR Group, Marshal Władysław Ortyl, explains why vaccination was important for him: "We all miss every day, ordinary life, when we could go to the cinema, the theatre, a match or simply meet up with friends without any problem. The coronavirus pandemic has turned our lives upside down. In order to return to the everyday life we know and long for, we have to reach so-called "herd immunity". This can only be achieved if as many people as possible are vaccinated against COVID-19. Let's get vaccinated, as a sign of respect, not only for our own health, but for all our friends, neighbours and acquaintances."

ECR members Mr Roberto Ciambetti and Mr Paweł Grzybowski also encourage citizens to get vaccinated. For Mr Ciambetti, President of the Veneto Regional Council, the "vaccine will save your life and that of others". Mayor of Rypin, Mr Grzybowski, urges people to look after themselves and others and simply "let's vaccinate!".

Currently, as of mid-June, 310.7 million doses have been administered in the EU with 55% of the adult EU population having received at least one dose.