6. Vigipirate plan

The Vigipirate plan is a governmental plan that falls under the authority of the Prime Minister and involves all ministries. It is a central tool in the French counter-terrorism system, which recognizes that the threat of terrorism remains at a high level for some time to come. It is a permanent system of vigilance, prevention and protection, which applies in France and abroad, and involves all the country's players: the State, local authorities, operators likely to contribute to protection and vigilance, and the general public.