French parliament adopts COVID-19 vaccine passports law despite protests

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PARIS: France's parliament voted to make vaccine passports a key part of daily life in the battle against COVID-19 on Sunday (Jul 25), after a ...

Vaccine passports have encountered fierce opposition from some, who believe they erode civil liberties.

The two sides held three hours of talks Sunday, finding a compromise to pass the bill that evening by a large majority - 156 votes for, 60 against and 14 abstentions.The legislation still needs to be approved by France's highest administrative authority, the Constitutional Council, before becoming law - an extra step requested by Prime Minister Jean Castex.Macron's announcement had already made the health pass compulsory for cinemas, museums and any venue gathering more than 50 people.

The deal also limits the enforcement role of the police, and makes clear that health workers and carers who refuse vaccinations will not automatically be sacked but have their salary suspended.

 

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