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France's National Assembly has approved the introduction of the health passport. However, the vaccination and testing obligations are less restrictive than the government had previously planned. Macron described those who do not want to be vaccinated as irresponsible and selfish. Many accuse the president of exploiting the pandemic to expand his power.

In a surprise move, Tunisian President Kais Saied deposed Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi on Sunday, also announcing that the work of parliament would be temporarily suspended. Official business will be conducted by him in conjunction with Mechichi's successor, who has yet to be appointed, Saied announced. Media examine the origins of the crisis and call on Europe to help the country.

As the US and Nato troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the Taliban are expanding their sphere of influence and have recaptured more than 160 of the country's 400 districts since the beginning of May. According to the UN, 2,392 civilians were wounded or killed in May and June alone in the process. Commentators discuss how and with whom the stability of the region can be guaranteed.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic Europe has been discussing the long-term impact the crisis could have on work and life, and whether working from home, for example, should be the rule - at least for those who can do their work from home. This could be between 20 and 40 percent of the workforce, depending on the country. After more than a year, commentators give a clear yes to telework.

In France, 160,000 people demonstrated against new coronavirus restrictions on the weekend, and there were also large demonstrations in Italy and Greece. Athens and Paris have imposed compulsory vaccination in the health sector, while in Italy cinemas and restaurants and in France shopping centres and public transport are to be open only to those who have been vaccinated or tested. But the protests are not so much about concrete measures, says Europe's press.