The assailant, a Syrian refugee, was denied asylum in France, four days before the tragedy. The right is calling in any case to show greater "firmness" on the reception conditions in France.

"This individual should never have been in France," says the boss of the Republicans, Eric Ciotti. The refugee status he enjoyed in Sweden did not allow him to stay...This article is for subscribers only. You still have 79% to discover.Want to read more?Unblock all items immediately.