France raises terror alert level
The country has increased its security threat level for terrorism to its highest level, following the recent terrorist attack in Moscow
France has raised the threat level of its Vigipirate national security alert system to its highest level – ‘attack emergency’ – following a recent terrorist attack on a concert hall in Moscow claimed by Islamic State.
The decision, which comes just months before the French capital of Paris is due to host the 2024 Olympic Games, follows an emergency security meeting on 22 March in response to the terrorist incident.
Raising the security rating will allow the French government to implement heightened security measures in public places such as train stations and airports.
The government of neighbouring Germany also recently announced plans to introduce temporary border controls as a security measure, for the duration of the UEFA European Football Championship, which it is hosting.