Euro 2016 state of emergency

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The French government is calling for the state of emergency imposed after last November’s attacks in Paris to be extended to Euro 2016 this summer.

The move, which will require parliament’s approval, is also intended to cover the Tour de France from July 2-24.

Prime Minister Manuel Valls told France Info radio the extension of the state of emergency until the end of July will “allow a better response against the terrorist threat” during the June 10-July 10 tournament.

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