COVID-19 in France, Democracy on Lockdown - Maślanka, Łukasz (Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych, 2020)
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