The emerging view on the continent is that mandating Covid-19 vaccinations can work. Rules in France, Italy and now Austria provide a window into what to expect.

Earlier this month, Austria took a step once unthinkable for a Western democracy: It announced that Covid-19 vaccinations would become compulsory for its entire population.Earlier this month, Austria took a step once unthinkable for a Western democracy: It announced that Covid-19 vaccinations would become compulsory for its entire population.