FRANCE IMPOSES PCR TESTS OF LESS THAN 72 HOURS FOR EUROPEAN TRAVELERS

PDT MACRON SAID AT EUROPEAN COUNCIL

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Washington DC, 01/22/2021, 03:50 Time

USPA NEWS - On the occasion of the European Council, which took place Thursday January 21, 2021, in videoconference, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France imposes a PCR test carried out 72 hours before departure for most European travelers wishing to enter its territory, and this, from Sunday January 24 at 00 h 00. The measure concerns most European travelers wishing to enter French territory, announced the Elysee on Thursday evening. As far as the UK, is concerned, since Monday 18 January onwards, people authorized to travel to France from a country outside the European Union (including the UK) will have to present a negative PCR test when they board, prior to departure.Only PCR tests taken under 72 hours earlier is accepted when this measure comes into force on Monday 18 January. Antigen tests will no longer be accepted from that date onwards. The people concerned will also have to take a solemn oath to self-isolate for 7 days when they arrive in France, then take a second PCR test following that self-isolation period; Source : European Council, Elysee, French Ministry Foreign Affairs

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CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTRAORDINARY COURTROOM FOR EXTRAORDINARY TRIALS

ANNOUNCED BY FRENCH MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

Responsible Author: Jedi Foster P/O Rahma Sophia Rachdi | Paris, Washington DC, 01/22/2021, 02:55 Time

USPA NEWS - Since January 2020, the construction of the Grand Trial courtroom has started in the heart of the historic courthouse in Paris, on the Île de la Cité. Led by the public agency for real estate justice (APIJ), this project with the challenges of high security and optimal reception, mobilizes many actors of the Ministry of Justice in connection with the Ministry of the Interior and the prefecture of Paris. In September 2021, this courtroom with more than 500 seats will be ready to host the trial of the attacks of November 13, 2015. "Justice must attend these extraordinary trials so that they take place under the best possible conditions for all parties. The ministry’s investment is totally up to this challenge, ”said Eric Dupond-Moretti, the French Minister of Justice.

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