PNN – “Political chaos” caused by the holding of parliamentary elections in France threatens the security of the Paris Olympics due to concerns about street protests and cyber-attacks.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network, the website of the British “I News” newspaper described the elections in France as incomplete and wrote: Concerns about protests and chaos in the government have affected the 2024 Olympic Games, which begin in less than three weeks in the French capital.
The mayor of Paris has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of ruining the Olympics by calling for early elections that left the French parliament in a state of limbo on Sunday after the results were announced.
By refusing to accept the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Ethel, Macron tried to maintain enough stability in the days remaining before the Olympics, which begin on July 26.
With the offer of resignation, Ethel said, if this resignation is not accepted, he will continue his work as a duty, and Paris is ready to host the Olympic and Paralympic competitions.
But concerns about political unrest in France and its impact on the protests remain strong, putting more pressure on security and monitoring of this major sporting event with 15 million visitors in the French capital. There are also concerns about cyber hacks to promote misinformation during the games.
The political deadlock in France has raised concerns about holding political protests at the same time as the Olympic Games, and has caused more concern for French security forces.
This is while prominent political commentators have warned that France’s destabilizing policies and weak adaptation have already tarnished the face of the Olympic Games.
According to experts, including former officials of the International Olympic Committee, it is unlikely that the electoral paralysis in France will have a direct impact on the holding of the games because these games are held under the supervision of independent local committees, but there is a risk of political unrest in the streets of France.
About 45,000 police officers, supported by 18,000 military forces and 22,000 undercover security officers, are responsible for maintaining security during the three weeks of the Olympic Games. In the London Olympics held in 2012, 15,000 police and 13,500 forces were responsible for monitoring the security of the games.