After a third night of urban violence in France following the death of Nahel, an interministerial crisis cell is currently being held in Paris. “All the hypotheses” are on the table to put an end to the riots, indicated Elisabeth Borne, in particular the establishment of the state of emergency.
Are we heading towards the triggering of a state of emergency in France? While the country has experienced a third consecutive night of urban violence, in retaliation for the death of Nahel, a new interministerial crisis cell – the second in two days – is currently being held in Paris. It is chaired by Emmanuel Macron, who “expects” from this meeting “that” the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Interior make proposals to him to further develop and adapt our law enforcement system in the coming hours, without taboo”, as announced by the Elysée at BFM TV.
A meeting during which “all hypotheses” will be studied, said the Prime Minister during a press conference this Friday, June 30, when she was asked about a possible triggering of the state of emergency. Elisabeth Borne has in any case set “a priority: the return of republican order throughout the territory”, indicates The world. Thursday, voices were raised on the right to call for the establishment of this exceptional regime. The boss of the Les Républicains party, Eric Ciotti, notably called for the “immediate triggering of the state of emergency wherever incidents have broken out”, as reported Le Figaro.
What does the state of emergency provide?
The state of emergency is an exceptional regime which can only be decreed by the Council of Ministers. As the government site reminds us Public life, its introduction may be decided “either in the event of imminent danger resulting from serious breaches of public order, or in the event of a public calamity, which may designate any natural disaster of exceptional magnitude”. “By vocation, the state of emergency makes it possible to strengthen the powers of the civil authorities and to restrict certain public or individual freedoms”, specifies the site.
This regime can be implemented throughout the territory or only in certain parts. After its establishment by decree in the Council of Ministers, it is planned for a period of 12 days. At the end of this period, it can be extended, but a law must be passed by Parliament for this. Always according to the site Public lifethe state of emergency provides in particular for “the prohibition of demonstrations, processions, parades and gatherings of people on the public highway”, “the prohibition of certain public meetings or the closure of public places and places of worship”, “administrative searches”, “requisitions of private persons or means” or even “house arrest”.