Lawmakers say they will not be cowed by threats as they debate bill to tighten rules

Lawmakers from France’s ruling party have said they will not be cowed by death threats that dozens of politicians have received over a bill that will require people to show proof of vaccination to go to a restaurant or cinema or take the train.

The new law, which would remove the option of showing a negative test result instead of having the jabs, has the backing of several parties and is almost certain to be passed by the lower house in a vote late on Monday or early on Tuesday.

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