WE OPPOSE Thousands of protesters gather at Place Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower attend a demonstration in Paris, France on July 24, 2021 against the Covid-19 pass, which grants vaccinated individuals greater ease of access to venues. Police and protesters clash in France’s key cities on Friday and Saturday over mandatory vaccination programs. AP PHOTO
WE OPPOSE Thousands of protesters gather at Place Trocadero near the Eiffel Tower attend a demonstration in Paris, France on July 24, 2021 against the Covid-19 pass, which grants vaccinated individuals greater ease of access to venues. Police and protesters clash in France’s key cities on Friday and Saturday over mandatory vaccination programs. AP PHOTO


PARIS: France's parliament voted to make vaccine passports a key part of daily life in the battle against Covid-19 on Sunday (Monday in Manila), after a compromise between lawmakers from the upper and lower houses.

The breakthrough in talks came a day after France was again shaken by protests against the rules that saw over 160,000 rally and dozens arrested.

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