Now France threatens to block vaccine shipments after Italy stopped 250,000 jabs going Down Under - as Australia swipes at 'desperate' EU for not being in 'a good position like us'
Olivier Veran, French health minister, has threatened to follow Italy's example and use EU laws to block vaccines from leaving the country
Veran said he 'could do the same' if ministers rule the jabs are needed in France
Italy stopped 250,000 AstraZeneca jabs from going to Australia on Thursday
Move raised eyebrows Down Under, with finance minister branding the EU 'desperate' and adding that he is 'disappointed and frustrated' at the move