French President Emmanuel Macron has asked citizens to remember the third part of France’s motto, ‘fraternité’ when thinking about the health pass.

“Accept these collective rules… and get vaccinated,” he said.

“It’s about citizenship.

“Freedom only exists if the freedom of everyone is protected… it’s worth nothing if by exercising our freedom we contaminate our brother, neighbour, friend, parents, or someone we have come across at an event.

“Then freedom becomes irresponsibility.” 

The controversial rule has caused thousands to take to the streets in protest and hundreds more sign petitions to repeal the rules.