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Radio France Internationale
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French council allows vaccine pass, but not for political rallies

A sign in front of a restaurant in Nice reads: "Please show your vaccine pass on entering". REUTERS - ERIC GAILLARD

France's Constitutional Council has approved with conditions the government's controversial vaccine pass. From 24 January, people over 16 must show a certificate of vaccination to enter public places like restaurants, cinemas or inter-city trains.

The Council's ruling paves the way for the vaccine pass to take effect next Monday, replacing a health pass that showed proof of vaccination, a recent negative test or previous infection.

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