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LeMonde
22-07-2025
- Politics
- LeMonde
French left seeks to latch on to success of petition against pesticides
A grassroots petition calling for the repeal of legislation known as the Duplomb Law, which notably provides for the reauthorization of a banned pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, has continued to break records: By the end of the day on Monday, July 21, the petition on the Assemblée Nationale's website had surpassed 1.5 million signatories. As a result, political parties across the spectrum have been watching its progress with interest. The president of the Assemblée Nationale, Yaël Braun-Pivet, from President Emmanuel Macron's centrist Renaissance party, said she supported a parliamentary debate on the law, all while adding that it "cannot, under any circumstances, go back on the law adopted" on July 8. The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, a staunch defender of the law aiming to "lift constraints on exercising the profession of farmer," has also reacted to the petition. "Even though we regret the lies accompanying the ongoing petition, we fully support holding a parliamentary debate on the Duplomb Law," RN leader Marine Le Pen wrote on the social media platform X on Monday. That evening, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the government was "fully receptive" to a parliamentary debate.
LeMonde
20-07-2025
- Politics
- LeMonde
One million sign French petition against law unbanning bee-killing pesticide
More than a million people had by Sunday, July 20, signed a petition urging the French government to ditch a law allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide known to kill bees. The so-called "Duplomb law" has stirred public anger for permitting a return of acetamiprid – a chemical known to be toxic to pollinators such as bees and to ecosystems. It was adopted on July 8 but has not yet come into effect. A 23-year-old master's student launched the petition against the law on July 10, with support quickly snowballing with the backing of many, including actors and several left-wing lawmakers. More than 500,000 people signed it in 24 hours from Saturday and Sunday alone. The law's proponents argue farmers face too much regulation in France as is, and allowing them to use acetamiprid again would help reduce the constraints they face. President Assemblée Nationale Yaël Braun-Pivet on Sunday ruled out abandoning the legislation, named after the conservative lawmaker who proposed it, as it would "save a certain number of our farmers." The petition's author, Eléonore Pattery, who describes herself as "a future environmental health professional," called the new law a "scientific, ethical, environmental and public health aberration." "It represents a frontal attack on public health, biodiversity, the coherence of climate policies, food security, and common sense," she said. 'Bee killer' Acetamiprid has been banned in France since 2018, but remains legal within the European Union. The insecticide is particularly sought after by beet and hazelnut growers, who say they have no alternative against pests and face unfair competition. On the other hand, beekeepers have branded the chemical "a bee killer." Its effects on humans are also a source of concern but, in the absence of large-scale studies, its risks remain unclear. The petition calls for the "immediate repeal" of the law and a "citizen-led consultation involving health, agricultural, environmental and legal stakeholders." Petitions do not in themselves trigger a review or repeal of the legislation but unprecedented public support may prompt renewed parliamentary discussion on the matter. Under French rules, if a petition reaches 500,000 verified signatures, the Assemblée Nationale may choose to hold a public debate limited to the content of the petition itself. Braun-Pivet told the broadcaster Franceinfo on Sunday she would be in favour of such a debate, but lawmakers "could not in any case go back on the law which has been voted through." In late June, ahead of the law's passage, several thousand demonstrators – including farmers, environmental organisations and scientists – rallied across France calling for the bill to be withdrawn.
Ya Biladi
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Morocco and France strengthen parliamentary ties at APF session in Paris
DR Estimated read time: 1' The President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, met on Wednesday in Paris with the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, on the sidelines of the 50th session of the Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF), taking place from July 9 to 13. The meeting was attended by Morocco's Ambassador to France, Samira Sitail, along with MPs Lhoussaine Ouallal and Latifa Lablih. It served as an opportunity to reaffirm the strength and excellence of Moroccan-French bilateral relations. In a statement to MAP, Rachid Talbi Alami emphasized the deep ties linking the two countries. Both leaders praised the quality of parliamentary cooperation between their respective institutions, grounded in both bilateral and multilateral frameworks. They also agreed to build on the progress made in this collaboration and to further activate parliamentary mechanisms through the exchange of expertise, reciprocal visits, and the reinforcement of parliamentary friendship groups, particularly in light of the upcoming session of the Franco-Moroccan Parliamentary Forum, scheduled to take place in Morocco. The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss several regional and international issues of shared interest, including matters related to the Francophone world and other interparliamentary platforms. On this occasion, Rachid Talbi Alami signed the guestbook of the French National Assembly, symbolizing the strength of the ties between the two legislative bodies.
Morocco World
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Morocco, French Parliaments Pledge to Boost Ties
Rabat — The Moroccan and French parliaments are boosting their cooperation through bilateral partnership. Morocco's House of Representatives President Rachi Talbi Alami met yesterday with the French National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet to discuss deepening the two countries' parliamentary cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 50th session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF), taking place between July 9-13. Both sides recalled the bilateral relations between the two countries, noting the political, diplomatic, and parliamentary dynamics they know. Moroccan and French parliaments maintain a high level of bilateral cooperation, particularly through sustained coordination in the different international parliamentary institutions. They vowed to foster the collaboration via the activation of parliamentary mechanisms, including expertise exchange, visits, and reinforcing the role of parliamentary friendship groups. The efforts are part of the preparation for the next session of the Franco-Moroccan Inter-Parliamentary Forum. The meeting provided a platform to discuss regional and international issues of shared interest, especially those in the Francophone space. Women's role in parliament in focus Taking part in the meeting, Deputy Latifa Lablih, who is active in the network of francophone parliamentary women, recalled Morocco's role in the creation of the network. She commended Morocco's role in promoting gender equality, particularly through sharing experiences with African parliaments. Morocco has made huge steps forward in promoting women's rights, she said, thanks to King Mohammed VI's leadership. Morocco-French parliamentary cooperation In December 2024, Morocco and France's parliaments sealed a parliamentary cooperation protocol to boost their partnership. The agreement provides the two parties with mechanisms to deepen their countries' relations based on the principles of equality, trust, and reciprocity. Tags: Morocco FranceMorocco france cooperationParliamentary Cooperation
Washington Post
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
French lawmaker who uses a wheelchair wins a change in voting rules that discriminated against him
PARIS — French lawmakers agreed unanimously Wednesday to change the way they vote, opting to eliminate a balloting method that discriminated against a parliamentarian who uses a wheelchair because it required him to stand. Sébastien Peytavie, the lawmaker who proposed the rule-change together with Yaël Braun-Pivet, the National Assembly president, said the discrimination he has faced during votes in parliament's lower house reflects France's larger failures toward people with disabilities.
