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Knife attack in Paris: many reactions among politicians
Knife attack in Paris: many reactions among politicians – (France Info)
The day after the knife attack in Paris, the political class showed its emotion. While some call for increased surveillance of people on S files, others indicate that the conflict in the Middle East should not influence security policy in France.
During the night, a few hours after the attack, the President of the Republic was one of the first to react: “I send all my condolences to the family and loved ones of the German national who died this evening during the terrorist attack in Paris”. But after the emotion quickly comes the time for questions for the opposition. Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, believes that the surveillance of S files is too lax. How can we ensure that the individuals on file S do not act out? A sensitive point for Marc Ferracci, deputy of the majority.
A meeting called by Élisabeth Borne
On the other hand, for rebellious France, the tensions linked to the war in the Middle East should not be the pretext for a toughening of security policy. “I propose not to give general political significance to the unbearable actions of a person who is obviously unbalanced”, declared Manuel Bompard. As for François Hollande, whose presidential mandate was marked by numerous attacks, he calls for unity. Security is at the heart of the interministerial meeting convened Sunday night in Matignon by Élisabeth Borne.
