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January 5,2022

Andrew Campbell 

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to make life difficult for the five million unvaccinated citizens. President Macron used the French word "emmerder" comments in a newspaper interview at the presidential Elysee Palace on the day France announced another daily record with more than 271,000 COVID-19 infections, as the Omicron variant continues to drive a fifth wave of the coronavirus.

The French president's unexpected choice of language hampered the already difficult passage of the government's planned new vaccine bill in parliament. Unvaccinated people will be denied entry to restaurants, movies, theaters, museums, and sporting events. In addition, the pass will be required for interregional trains and buses, as well as domestic flights.

President Macron is facing opposition and instability in parliament after delivering a provocative warning to people in France who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 that he would squeeze them as much as possible by limiting access to vital aspects of life. Opponents, including presidential candidates for 2022, accused President Macron of going too far with his remarks, and the ensuing uproar forced a new delay in the passage of legislation aimed at tightening France's COVID laws.