Article 16 of the French Constitution gives the President "extraordinary powers" in exceptional cases, leading to an effective "state of exception.” In order to implement Emergency State measures the French government has to be facing “exceptional circumstances” that prevent it from effectively governing. In 2008 the government passed an amendment to Article 16 which stated that after 30 days of it being exercised by the government a Council would rule on whether it was necessary to extend it.
63% Yes |
37% No |
63% Yes |
37% No |
See how support for each position on “Emergency State” has changed over time for 10.2k France voters.
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See how importance of “Emergency State” has changed over time for 10.2k France voters.
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Unique answers from France users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Yes, but with serious checks against it such as right to impeach by l'assemblee nationale and senate against the president and government.
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Yes, but include provisions that severely restrict the government’s ability to use it
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Yes, but only under strict circumstances
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Yes, but include provisions that severely restrict the government’s ability to use it.
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