(MENAFN) The state of emergency imposed in France after the Paris attacks must be extended to protect elections next year, PM Bernard Cazeneuve has said.
In detail, he said he was seeking the extension until 15 July, covering presidential and parliamentary polls from April to June, and Bastille Day on 14 July.
Parliament is expected to approve the measure on Tuesday.
It will be the fifth extension of the emergency powers introduced after the attacks on 13 November last year.
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