By 113 votes to 43, the National Assembly on Wednesday gave the green light to the extension of the state of health emergency until June 1 in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic, despite the opposition of deputies from both left and right.

By 113 votes to 43, the National Assembly on Wednesday gave the green light to the extension of the state of health emergency until June 1 in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic, despite the opposition of the left as well as right.

The prorogation bill will be on the menu of the Senate at first reading next Wednesday, with a view to final adoption before February 16, the current date of end of application of this exceptional regime.

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