PARIS (AFP) -
French lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a new law on Tuesday granting the state sweeping powers to spy on its citizens despite criticism from rights groups that the bill is vague and intrusive.
The bill was passed by 438 votes to 86 with support from both main parties in the lower house National Assembly. It will be debated by the upper house Senate later this month.
http://www.france24.com/en/20150505-french-lawmakers-approve-sweeping-new-spying-powers
