The National Assembly is in a state of shock after the knife attack that injured six people, including four children in the Alps. On the benches, the 500 or so Members stand up as one.

The emotion is palpable, time seems suspended. Children are in absolute emergency, between life and death. When this drama collides with the Palais Bourbon, in the middle of the morning, the debates...This article is for subscribers only. You still have 79% to discover.Want to read more?Unblock all items immediately.