🇬🇧 Quarantine in the United Kingdom: Beaune denounces a 'discriminatory' decision for vaccinated French people! 🚫💉

The situation of vaccinated French travelers heading to the United Kingdom is becoming increasingly delicate. Indeed, the maintenance of a quarantine for them, while other European countries benefit from a lifting of restrictions, has provoked strong reactions. Clément Beaune, the Secretary of State for European Affairs, recently described this decision as discriminatory and incomprehensible, advocating for a more equitable approach based on precise health data.

Quarantine in the United Kingdom for vaccinated French nationals: Beaune criticizes this “discriminatory” decision #

In a constantly evolving health context, the United Kingdom’s decision to maintain a quarantine for fully vaccinated French travelers has sparked fierce criticism. Clément Beaune, the Secretary of State for European Affairs, did not hesitate to call this measure incomprehensible and discriminatory. Indeed, while other European countries are exempt from this obligation, France seems to be receiving special treatment that deserves analysis.

An incomprehensible decision #

The decision by London to maintain the quarantine for vaccinated French nationals has caused outrage, both on health grounds and with respect to fairness. According to Beaune, this measure is excessive and lacks any proven scientific basis. During an interview on the LCI channel, he emphasized that European countries with more concerning health situations were not subjected to the same requirements.

Discriminatory treatment of the French #

The Secretary of State further insisted on the discriminatory nature of this policy. He recalled that starting Monday, all fully vaccinated travelers from the United States and other nations within the European Union could enter England without having to undergo quarantine. In contrast, the French, despite high vaccination rates, must continue to comply with this obligation.

The grounds for this contested quarantine #

The justification given by the British government is primarily based on the presence of the Beta variant, which is said to be the reason for this exemption. However, Clément Beaune pointed out that this variant represents only a tiny fraction of cases in France and is mainly associated with overseas territories, such as La Réunion. A situation that raises questions about the legitimacy of this decision.

European and international stakes #

In addition to this issue with the United Kingdom, Beaune also addressed the question of restrictions in place in the United States. American borders remain closed to travelers from the EU, while American tourists are once again welcome in Europe. This raises questions about the negotiation strategies adopted by Europe in relation to third countries. Beaune called for a more determined approach to ensure reciprocity in border openings.

A call for a review of the decision #

Finally, in response to this situation, the Secretary of State expressed hope that this decision would be reviewed quickly. He urged consideration of health facts and European unity to avoid unfair treatment. The maintenance of these restrictions for the French reflects a lack of coherence in travel policies within post-pandemic Europe.