<P> In July 2017, the Senate approved its first reading of a controversial bill with stricter anti-terror laws, a campaign pledge of Macron . The National Assembly voted on 3 October to pass the bill 415 - 127, with 19 abstentions . Interior Minister Gérard Collomb described France as being "still in a state of war" ahead of the vote, with the 1 October Marseille stabbing having taken place two days prior . The Senate then passed the bill on its second reading by a 244--22 margin on 18 October . Later that day Macron stated that 13 terror plots had been foiled since 2017 began . The law replaced the state of emergency in France and made some of its provisions permanent . </P> <P> The bill was criticized by human rights advocates . A Figaro public poll showed 57% of the respondents approved it even though 62% thought it would encroach on personal freedoms . </P> <P> The law gives authorities expanded power to search homes, restrict movement, close places of worship, and search areas around train stations as well as international ports and airports . It was passed after modifications to address concerns about civil liberties . The most punitive measures will be reviewed annually and are scheduled to lapse by the end of 2020 . The bill was signed into law by Macron on 30 October . He announced that, starting 1 November, it would bring an end to the state of emergency . </P> <P> Speaking on refugees and, specifically, the Calais Jungle, Macron said he wouldn't allow another refugee camp to form in Paris before outlining the government policy towards immigration and asylum . He announced plans to speed up asylum applications and deportations but give refugees better housing . </P>

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