French Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian confirmed on Friday that there would be obligatory testing at the borders. Quarantine would not be obligatory for arrivals from France but it would be advised, he added. Up until now, only France’s border area of Moselle had been classified by Germany as a high-risk zone. But Merkel hinted Thursday that France could enjoy special treatment and avoid strict border controls, despite being classified as a high-risk area. “There is a whole specific test procedure… that is in discussion with France,” she said.

Source: The Local March 26, 2021 08:19 UTC