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July 12, 2021 "The vaccine will be mandatory for those in contact with fragile people" and from "September 15 there will be controls and sanctions," French President Emmanuel Macron said speaking to the nation and confirming the mandatory vaccine for service workers sanitary. Macron then appealed "to all French people to get vaccinated as soon as possible", because there are "nine million doses waiting for you": "Getting vaccinated is the only way to plan ourselves and the others. our freedom and that of all ".



Green Pass

From the beginning of August the health pass will be required in France to enter restaurants, cinemas and theaters, bars, planes, buses and trains, Macron clarified that he added the extension of the health pass from 21 July for those who have more 12 years old. To participate in cultural events and attractions, you will need to be vaccinated or have a negative test. 



Delta variant

"With the Delta variant we see an increase in infections worldwide, because it is a variant three times more contagious. In France the situation is currently under control, we are under 2,000 new cases a day for weeks and hospitalizations and deaths are high. the lowest level for a year, but if we don't act now, there will be an increase in cases and hospitalizations in August, "Macron reiterated. "It will therefore be a summer of vaccinations, we must vaccinate the maximum number of people everywhere and at all times", continued the French president.



Recall campaign

Macron has announced that a vaccine booster campaign against Covid-19 will be implemented from the beginning of September, for those who were vaccinated in January and February. "Despite the vaccine, I ask everyone to continue to be prudent and respect prevention behaviors. We will implement new measures to curb the virus." 



"Vigorous recovery" and pensions

"On the economic front, we have managed to protect our businesses, our jobs and preserve the purchasing power of the French" and "there has been a vigorous recovery", concluded Macron, who expects growth of 6%. for the 2021 GDP. The president also spoke of the 187,000 new jobs created since the beginning of 2021 and "as soon as the health situation allows it we will have to commit ourselves to pension reform". In particular, Macron confirms the will to reform the French pension system, with the abolition of the 42 special regimes. "The retirement age must be later. A working life must offer a decent pension. Any pension will be more than 1000 euros per month. It is right and effective to change our pension system",concluded the president. However, he stressed, it will not initiate this reform until the outbreak is "under control".