Thanos Tsimeros stated that the French Constitution of 1958, like the Greek one, provides for a "state of siege" as a measure to address emergencies and utilize the army to maintain order. He cited Article 36, according to which the decision is made by the Council of Ministers and may last for up to 12 days, while its extension requires approval from the French Parliament. According to his description, as long as it lasts, the responsibilities of public order and policing shift from civilian to military authorities. Tsimeros argued that this measure is intended for extremely serious cases, such as an uprising or internal unrest that threatens the security of the state, and he compared this provision to what, in his view, is happening now. He added that French legislation also includes other emergency mechanisms that transfer police and executive powers to the military. Finally, he criticized the Constitution because, as he wrote, it did not foresee the election of young leaders, whom he described in derogatory terms as weak and fearful. #ΚατάστασηΠολιορκίας #ΔημόσιαΤάξη #Στρατός (translated)
