
Former French Assembly President Predicts Decline of Populism After Orbán
A former president of the French National Assembly has published an analysis predicting the twilight of populists following the potential political decline of Viktor Orbán.
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A former president of the French National Assembly has published an analysis predicting the twilight of populists following the potential political decline of Viktor Orbán.

Four deputies in the French National Assembly swayed a crucial vote on the publication of the Alloncle report concerning public audiovisual media, following a nearly five-hour closed-door debate.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has expressed regret over a minute of silence held for Quentin Deranque, stating she later learned he was a far-right activist with "abject" views. She maintained, however, that no one should die for their beliefs.

The Yadan law against antisemitism faced several days of parliamentary obstruction in the French National Assembly, leading to its temporary suspension.

The French National Assembly adopted a new simplification law, which notably confirms the suppression of Low Emission Zones (ZFE). This legislative change is expected to bring significant alterations for motorists.

Lawmakers in the French National Assembly are debating draft legislation aimed at facilitating the return of artworks and other artifacts looted during the country's colonial era.

The French National Assembly has passed a bill introducing reinforced sanctions, including up to six months in prison, for individuals contributing to the organization of undeclared or prohibited "free parties" (raves).

The French National Assembly observed a minute of silence in tribute to Arnaud Frion, a French soldier killed in Iraq, with Yaël Braun-Pivet honoring his dedication to France.

The French National Assembly has approved a landmark bill allowing assisted dying for patients with terminal and incurable illnesses, which now moves to the Senate for further examination.

The French National Assembly is debating a major societal reform to create a right to aid in dying, with a vote postponed due to opposition from some right-wing deputies.

The concept of a 'democracy bank,' initially proposed by François Bayrou, has re-entered political discussions in the French National Assembly amidst challenges in presidential campaign financing.

The Socialist group in the French National Assembly has demanded an inquiry commission into the increase in poverty in France since 2017, attributing the rise to reforms implemented under President Emmanuel Macron.
A bill against antisemitism, proposed by MP Caroline Yadan, was pulled from the French National Assembly's agenda last week following controversy over its content.

The French National Assembly has rejected a proposal to extend the maximum detention period for foreigners deemed dangerous by seven months.

French National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet has spoken out against a 'club of machos' in the context of the 2027 presidential election. She emphasized the need for women's representation and collaborative project work for France.

The French National Assembly is set to debate a long-awaited bill aimed at simplifying the process of returning colonial-era artifacts. The legislation, promised by President Emmanuel Macron in 2017, concerns goods acquired between 1815 and 1972.

The French National Assembly has approved a bill allowing Alsace to separate from the Grand Est region, ten years after the regions were merged under François Hollande's presidency.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, expressed regret over a minute of silence held for Quentin Deranque, stating that the decision would likely have been different if his problematic profile had been known at the time.

The French National Assembly rejected a no-confidence motion filed by the National Rally against the government regarding the multi-year energy program. Another motion by LFI on the same topic is expected to be examined.

Sorin Grindeanu met with Yael Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, in Paris to discuss the Romanian-French Strategic Partnership and joint projects in energy and other sectors, emphasizing a pro-European path.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, is advocating for an extraordinary parliamentary session, potentially extending until July 31, to address the accumulation of legislative t

After fifteen years of negotiations and Senate approval in January, Martinique's accession to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was unanimously adopted by the 31 deputies present in the French National Assembly.

The French National Assembly is preparing to debate the Yadan Law, a bill aimed at combating renewed forms of antisemitism. Despite a petition with over 700,000 signatures, the Assembly will not examine it during the debate.

The French National Assembly is bracing for a politically charged week, with several highly divisive texts up for vote, including issues related to May 1st labor, antisemitism, and low-emission zones (ZFE).

Former King Juan Carlos I expressed emotion upon receiving an award for his book "Reconciliación" at the French National Assembly, accompanied by co-author Laurence Debray, his daughters, and grandson.

The French National Assembly has rejected a government-proposed constitutional revision for New Caledonia, casting doubt on the plan's future and prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to call fresh talks with local political leaders.

Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly, has expressed openness to establishing a parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the "periscolaire scandal" concerning after-school activities in Paris.

The return of a proposed end-of-life bill to the French National Assembly has once again sparked intense debate among deputies.