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France's state of emergency: what does it mean?

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The emergency state, established after the November Paris attacks, was extended for three more months. What does it mean for France and democracy? Charlotte Epstein, an expert in international relations and French culture and politics from the University of Sydney, explains.


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The emergency state, established after the November Paris attacks, was extended for three more months. What does it mean for France and democracy? Charlotte Epstein, an expert in international relations and French culture and politics from the University of Sydney, explains.



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