Extreme security measures implemented following last November's Paris terror attacks will be extended to cover this summer's showpiece events in France
France's lower house of parliament has approved a two-month extension of the state of emergency declared in the aftermath of the Paris terror attacks.
The measure means the state of emergency will now cover Euro 2016, which takes place from June 10 to July 10, along with the Tour de France from July 2 to July 24.
Thursday's vote expands police powers to put people under house arrest outside the normal judicial process, conduct house raids and searches without warrant or judicial oversight and allows for restrictions on large gatherings.