French MPs vote in favour of Covid health pass for use from June 9
The vote is the first step towards the introduction of a Covid health pass for access to large events and to help with foreign travel – but opponents claim it amounts to coercive control
11 May 2021
If introduced, the health pass will likely be needed for access to large events and could help facilitate foreign travelBy Hannah Thompson
The French parliament has approved plans for a Covid health pass that will facilitate foreign travel and be required for access to large events (those with more than 1,000 people, the prime minister has said) from June 9.
| UPDATED: 11:43, Fri, Mar 5, 2021
Link copied
Brexit: Michel Barnier played a blinder claims Mummery Sign up to receive our rundown of the day s top stories direct to your inbox
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Brexit tensions between France and the UK have persisted since the 2016 referendum, and haven t waned despite a trade deal being reached between Brussels and London. When the deal was eventually secured, the French President Emmanuel Macron claimed Brexit was built on lies . He said: “The United Kingdom remains our neighbour, but also our friend and ally. “This choice to leave Europe, this Brexit, was the child of the European malaise and of many lies and false promises.
| UPDATED: 10:57, Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Link copied
Brexit: Emmanuel Macron calls for fair agreement on fisheries Sign up to receive our rundown of the day s top stories direct to your inbox
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time.
France and the UK have endured bitter feuds since the Brexit process began in 2016, with fishing, trade and borders all points of contention. This week, French vessels were warned they could be banned from fishing in Jersey waters as a feud continued between their respective governments. Following the Brexit trade talks, a new set of rules will be implemented in May. This will mean French vessels will have to prove they have fished in the Channel Islands for ten days in any o
France should ‘let UK deal with migrants’ in Navy ship row
The Connexion uses necessary cookies to help us provide you with a better user experience. By continuing to use this website, you accept our use of cookies.
Accept
France should ‘let UK deal with migrants’ in Navy ship row
A French MP has said France should stop all controls on migrants, in retaliation to the UK’s plans to deploy Royal Navy ships to patrol French fishing boats
16 December 2020
A French MP has responded in retaliation to reported plans by the Royal Navy to patrol French fishing boatsBy Hannah Thompson
Brussels boss warns Boris Johnson to accept Brexit deal or risk YEARS of trade rows
Exclusive
Updated: 15 Dec 2020, 18:07
BRUSSELS boss Ursula von der Leyen has told the PM to accept the trade deal on the table or risk years of wrangling between Britain and the EU.
In a phone call on Monday the Commission chief warned Boris Johnson this is a now-or-never chance to clinch a tariff and quota free pact.
Follow our UK politics live blog for the very latest news and updates.
4
The EU boss told Boris that it could take years to seal a deal if the December 31 deadline is missedCredit: Crown Copyright