France’s vaccine passport mandate has continued to be contested and has sparked protests all over the country over the past month. But President Macron is not backing down, unironically telling critics that the mandate is about protecting the freedom of everyone.
The vaccine passport mandate, dubbed “pass sanitaire,” was passed by French legislators last month. It required those attending large public events, museums, theaters, and cinemas to provide proof of vaccination, recovery from the virus, or a recent negative test.
From August 9, the mandate extended to those wishing to travel by bus or train, visit hospitals and nursing homes, as well as dine or drink at cafes, restaurants, and bars.
From August 30, the vaccine passport mandate will extend to all those working jobs that require them to interact with the public.
The mandate has been heavily criticized and sparked protests all over the country. Last weekend’s protests, the fourth in a row, attracted more than 200,000 people, according to figures provided by the ministry of interior and those numbers are thought to be conservative.
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