Comments by French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire

  • As long as we can avoid tighter restrictions, we should do so

Although France has recently introduced stricter measures last week, plenty of shops are still allowed to operate (besides bars, restaurants, museums) and Le Maire says that there are no plans to change that for the time being.

Much like the rest of Europe, the French virus situation isn't going too well in recent weeks and the slow vaccine rollout in the region adds to the woes.

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