France is on high alert, "sensitive day" is approaching protection | means | France
According to Agence France Presse on July 8th, French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne has promised to take "extensive measures" to "protect the French" over the weekend of July 14th, during which the sale of fireworks that can be fired will be banned to prevent a new round of violent activities.
According to the report, Borne said in an interview published on the evening of the 8th on the website of the Parisian newspaper, "During the sensitive days of the 13th and 14th, there will be a lot of means to protect the French." She also said that a law to be announced on the 9th will prohibit the sale, carrying, and transportation of "fireworks that can be fired," which are usually used by perpetrators of violent activities. "Only professionals who organize fireworks performances in various municipalities can purchase such fireworks."
The French Prime Minister pointed out that the Emergency Assistance Act for the Reconstruction of Buildings and Businesses Destroyed in the Riot will be introduced at the next ministerial meeting so that it can be voted on before the adjournment of the National Assembly and Senate. For individuals whose cars were burned down during the riots, the government will activate the victim guarantee fund to provide them with compensation.
According to the report, whether parents of young people involved in riots will be sanctioned, Borne said, "If the existing laws are not sufficient, we will modify the laws if necessary.". The government is also considering special penalties for minors, and will refer to the punishment methods for adults who have similar behaviors. Borne called this "faster and more effective".
However, Borne made it clear that the government "clearly will not deprive the French of their right to access the internet due to violent activities.". The government plans to "suspend some functions" when new riots break out, but does not want to "fully regulate" online platforms. According to media reports and confirmation from the Elysee Palace, President Macron suggested that "if something happens, it can be controlled or cut off.".