Elisabeth Borne promises “massive means to protect the French during [the] two sensitive days” of the July 14 weekend, during which the sale of firework mortars will be banned, she said in an interview. au Parisien put online on Saturday evening.
“In order to prevent the risk of serious disturbances to public order during the July 14 festivities, the sale, carrying, transport and use of pyrotechnic articles and fireworks are prohibited until July 15 inclusive. throughout the national territory “, can we read in a decree, published Sunday, July 9 in the Official Journal.
However, this prohibition does not apply to authorized professionals or municipalities which organize fireworks for the national holiday, it is specified.
The Prime Minister wishes to prevent further violence after that which followed the death of Nahel M., killed on Tuesday June 27 by a police officer in Nanterre. Elisabeth Borne also announced that, in addition to the ban on pyrotechnic articles, “massive” security means will be deployed for the occasion.
Possible “regulation” of social networks
In her interview with Le Parisien, the Prime Minister also affirms that the emergency bill to help rebuild buildings or businesses destroyed during the riots will be presented “during the next Council of Ministers”, in order to have it voted on before the suspension of the work of the National Assembly and the Senate this summer. As for individuals whose cars burned during the riots, they will be compensated through the “victims guarantee fund”.
The head of government also returns to the possibility of sanctioning the families of young perpetrators of violence. “If the existing legal framework is not sufficient, then, if necessary, we will change the law,” she says. The government is considering in particular a specific fine for minors, on the model of the one, fixed, imposed on adults when they commit such acts. “It’s fast and efficient,” according to Ms. Borne.
On the other hand, on the subject of a possible suspension of social networks, the Prime Minister assures that the government “is obviously not going to deprive the French of the Internet because there is violence”. The government plans to “suspend features” such as geolocation on social networks in the event of further riots, but does not intend to carry out a “widespread blackout” of the platforms, had said. executive following presidential remarks that had caused controversy.
According to comments reported by the press and confirmed by the Elysée Palace, Emmanuel Macron had suggested putting himself “perhaps in a position to regulate [social networks] or cut them”.