A terrorist attack in Nice. What next?

European newspapers - about the consequences of attacks on the resort city

In Nice, the driver of the truck Mohammed Bolel drove into the embankment, on which thousands of people gathered, and crushed 84 people. The French authorities consider this a terrorist attack, although the involvement of a native of Tunisia in terrorist organizations has not been established. Medusa read European newspapers, which came out immediately after attacking Nice, and identified the main theses with which they describe the consequences of what happened on the English embankment.

A terrorist attack is a political problem for Francois Hollande

In April 2017, presidential elections in France will be held. Francois Hollande is not the strongest position now, although his ratings have grown a little after the European Football Championship: it turned out to be at a good level; In addition, the French team reached the final of the tournament.

After the national mourning for those who died in Nice ends, politicians will probably begin a discussion about the work of special services and security in the country. For a year and a half, ten terrorist attacks occurred in France, so security is a weak place in Francois Hollande, and for voters - one of the most important topics.

According to the latest data, a native of Tunisia committed the terrorist attack in Nice, which will add sympathy for the slogans Marin Le Pen, who sequentially criticizing the migration policy of France. Now the Le Pen rating allows her to reach the second round of elections, and she will compete with Hollande if he decides to go for a new term.

Read more - in The Guardian .

Terrorists count on the response of the authorities to Muslims

The terrorist attack on the day of the capture of the Bastille has all the signs of the cold calculation of the Islamic State (the Islamic State group was recognized in Russia terrorist and prohibited). It occurred on the day when French (and general) values ​​of democracy and brotherhood celebrated. The attack was committed against families, including adolescents and children who did not expect danger on the day of the main French holiday. The target was chosen by a city symbolizing the most popular tourist direction in France.

The purpose of the attack, if it was really planned, is most likely to provoke a response blow to the Muslim population of Europe (only 4.7 million Muslims live in France). If France takes such a step, the IG will become more popular among young Muslims, and it will be easier for terrorists to recruit supporters.

Read more in Independent .

Against single terrorists, you need to fight in a new way

Security service staff can almost not prevent single attacks. Firstly, they use the weapon that can be done by themselves or find, without arousing suspicions of anti-terrorism services. Secondly, terrorists do not cross borders-they already live in those countries that become targets. Thirdly, they act quickly and spontaneously, sometimes-without reporting anyone about their plans.

All this leads to the fact that the search for criminals now is in many ways a question of good luck, and there are no ways that would effectively prevent terrorist attacks.

Read more in Der Spiegel .