What's happened
The return of Islamic State terrorism following the Moscow attack has raised concerns about security at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine. Special anti-terrorism measures are being implemented to safeguard the event, with background security checks for residents and heightened security zones along the parade route.
Why it matters
The resurgence of Islamic State terrorism and the heightened security measures for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony highlight the ongoing threat of international terrorism. The event's significance as a symbol of unity and resilience in the face of past attacks underscores the importance of ensuring the safety of participants and spectators.
What the papers say
The Independent reports on the extensive security measures being implemented for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, including background security checks for residents along the parade route. The New York Times highlights Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's commitment to hosting the Olympics as a unifying event following the 2015 terrorist attack. The Economist discusses the broader implications of the return of Islamic State terrorism and the potential security risks for major international events like the Paris Olympics.
How we got here
The 2015 terrorist attack in Paris prompted Mayor Anne Hidalgo to campaign for the Olympics as a unifying event. The recent jihadist attack in Moscow has raised concerns about the security of major international events, leading to special anti-terrorism measures for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the River Seine.
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Laurent Nuñez-Belda is a French civil servant and independent politician who has been serving as Head of the National Center of Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism since 2020.
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Paris is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,150,271 residents as of 2020, in an area of 105 square kilometres.