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Article 61 The declaration of war is authorized by the National Assembly meeting specially to this effect. The President of the Republic informs the Nation of it by a message. • Power to declare/approve war The state of siege and the state of urgency are decreed in the Council of Ministers.• Emergency provisions The prolongation of the state of siege or the state of urgency beyond fifteen days may not be authorized without the prior consent of the National Assembly. • Emergency provisions