PARIS
As COVID-19 maintains its hold in Europe, with France as one of its centerpieces, the Senate has passed a bill that will give the government extended authority in a variety of areas.
It is moving to the lower house of the parliament, the National Assembly, Friday for immediate discussion.
The bill would give the government extended power to limit people’s mobility, and rule by decree to requisition services and goods for the next two months.
France is suffering a shortage of medical supplies, most importantly surgical masks and protective gear, as is Spain, Italy, and other surrounding countries.
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