Concerns about French Covid passes

Several French union confederations, including the CGT, FO and CFE-CGC, have expressed their concern at new rules which extend the requirement to have a Covid-19 health pass to large areas of French life, including bars and restaurants, larger shops, public transport and hospitals.

The health pass is proof an individual has been vaccinated, has a negative Covid test or has recovered from Covid. Workers who fail to provide a health pass can be suspended. The unions argue that the law is discriminatory and an attack on key constitutional rights.