France parliament is extending a state of emergency for two months to cover two upcoming major sports events. The state of emergency has been in effect since 130 people were killed in November during a coordinated series of terrorist attacks on bars, cafes, a football stadium and a music hall in Paris.
France is clearly the country most threatened by Islamic State and al-Qaida, Patrick Calvar, the French government’s spy Chief, told a parliamentary committee last week.
Calver fears the terrorists are planning a new form of attack that can be repeated in areas where large crowds gather, to create a climate of panic. Between June 10th and July 10th, two million fans are expected to attend the Euro 2016 football tournament in 10 cities throughout France.