COVID-19 in France: Democracy on Lockdown
COVID-19 in France: Democracy on Lockdown
Author(s): Łukasz Maślanka
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, Politics and society, Health and medicine and law
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: France; COVID-19 pandemic; limiting civil liberties; state of emergency; democracy on lockdown; drop in social activity;
Summary/Abstract: The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in France has forced the authorities to again limit civil liberties, after earlier having imposed a state of emergency over terror threats. Despite the government’s countermeasures, having people in isolation and the drop in social activity can deepen the negative effects of the crises, from growing inequality to the expansion of radicalism. Hastening and simplifying procedures amid the limitations on economic growth raises concerns about the fragile balance between citizens’ security and liberty.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
