The state of emergency in France could be extended in January to cover the Presidential election

The State of Emergency could be Extended to the Presidential Election

SAFETY:  In any case thinks that the member of the commission of inquiry into the attacks in 2015 … Sébastien Pietrasanta, PS and member of the commission of inquiry into the attacks in 2015 , said on Saturday that the state of emergency will undoubtedly be extended in January, “at least until the presidential election.” The […]

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MPs have voted for the inclusion of the State of Emergency into the Constitution

The Assembly voted the inclusion of the State of Emergency into the Constitution

MPs voted on Monday night to the inclusion of the state of emergency in the fundamental law of the Constitution. The French Parliament adopted on Monday by 103 votes against 26, Article I of the bill in the constitution the state of emergency in place in the wake of the attacks of 13 November. This […]

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Protests to be held throughout France against the State of Emergency

Mobilization for the State of Emergency does not become “Permanent”

Demonstrations are planned in at least 70 cities in France on Saturday to oppose the draft deprivation of nationality and the extension of the state of emergency. In Paris, a demonstration will start at 2.30pm in the Republic Square to rally to the Palais-Royal. Other shows are planned in the provinces in the main cities of […]

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Since border controls have been re-introduced, 6000 people have been refused entry

Border Controls: Over 6,000 People Refused Entry in Two Months

French Border Controls, exceptionally restored to reinforce security ahead of the COP21, were maintained after the attacks of November 13 … Since the reintroduction of  French border controls on November 13, 2015, over 6,000 people were turned away, said the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve on Friday on the sidelines of a visit to Annemasse. 12 […]

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7 out of 10 in favour of continuing the state of emergency

Nearly 7 out of 10 French Favour the Extension of State of Emergency

According to a survey, 69% of French people want an extension of the state of emergency beyond 21 February. Safety first. Nearly seven in ten French -69% – are in favour of extending the state of emergency beyond the 21st February.  This is according to a YouGov poll for theHuffington Post  and iTELE released yesterday, […]

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Eight people are under house arrest in Brittany

Brittany: Eight people are still under house arrest

Administrative searches led to seize 17 weapons in the region … Under the state of emergency just after the attacks in Paris last November, eight people are still under house arrest in Brittany and Loire-Atlantique, including three in Ille-et-Vilaine.  Information known to be close to extremist circles, these individuals must report to the police station […]

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Lyon has banned any demonstrations this weekend

State of Emergency: Demonstrations are Banned in Lyon this Weekend

On the first weekend of Christmas shopping, the Rhône prefecture prefer mobilize forces in the vicinity of shopping places … No rallies or demonstrations. Three weeks after the attacks perpetrated on 13 November in Paris, the Rhone Prefecture has decided once again to ban demonstrations this weekend in Lyon, in the interest of safety. “This […]

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More security during the State of Emergency, on Bordeaux transport

State of emergency in Bordeaux: Police presence increased in public transport

Vigilance will be enhanced during the weekends leading up to the holiday season … In the context of the state of emergency declared after the attacks in Paris November 13th, Pierre Dartout, prefect of the Gironde, announced on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen security measures on trams and buses of the Bordeaux area, in close […]

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Protesters and Police clash for COP21 conference in Paris

Clashes in Paris on the sidelines of the COP21: More than two hundred arrests Republic Square

Hollande denounces the action “outrageous” of “disruptive elements” … The clashes between some demonstrators and the riot police on the Republic Square in Paris on Sunday led to 208 arrests including 174 in police custody, said the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve Sunday night.  The police department had raised a hundred arrests in mid-afternoon. “The masked […]

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1000 people prevented entering France

Attacks in Paris: 1,000 People Prevented from Entering France

The Interior Minister also announced the closure of two mosques … Bernard Cazeneuve returned to the border control system, introduced after the attacks in Paris, from Strasbourg.  The Interior Minister announced an initial report: 1,000 people were prevented from entering the territory since the return of border controls.  He also announced the closure of two […]

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