French MPs began debating draft legislation that would require most people to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter public spaces such as bars, restaurants and long-distance public transport.
The vaccine pass is aimed at getting France’s remaining five million unvaccinated people over 12 to accept a shot.
Health Minister Olivier Veran told parliament that the tidal wave has indeed arrived, it’s enormous, but we will not give in to panic.
Veran added that selfishness often hides behind talk of supposed liberty.