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EU summit embraces Covid certificate to unlock travel

13 Sept 10:56 Key points summarised by AI

EU leaders endorsed the Digital Covid Certificate, set to launch July 1, to restore freedom of movement and revitalize the bloc's crucial tourist industry.
The certificate, displaying vaccination status, recovery from infection, or test results, will utilize a secure QR code to combat the proliferation of fake vaccination records.
This initiative is vital for tourism-dependent economies like Greece, Spain, and Austria, aiming to recoup substantial losses from previous pandemic-affected seasons.
The EU reports steady vaccination progress, with 46% of its adult population having received at least one dose, underpinning the push for travel reopening.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.