France: Republican Senator François-Noël Buffet Appointed Defender of Rights
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The controversial choice of François-Noël Buffet to preside over the institution was endorsed by parliamentarians on Tuesday, July 21. Every year, thousands of people seize this independent authority in the face of difficulties with the administration or an infringement of their rights.
Senator LR François-Noël Buffet was appointed as Defender of Rights on Tuesday by parliamentarians, despite the strong opposition of some 60 associations denouncing positions "contrary to fundamental rights".
On Tuesday, 21 July, Parliament confirmed the appointment of Senator LR François-Noël Buffet as a defender of rights, despite opposition from the world of associations and from certain agents of the institution, frightened by his views on the rights of women or LGBTQIA+ and immigrants.
Despite strong opposition from the community, Senator LR François-Noël Buffet was confirmed on Tuesday by parliamentarians as Defender of Rights The appointment of Senator LR François
The appointment of LR senator François-Noël Buffet, proposed by Emmanuel Macron to the post of Defender of Rights to replace Claire Hédon, was ratified this Tuesday, July 21, by parliamentarians, despite strong opposition from the associative world.
His candidacy was approved by 43 votes to 39, announced the vice-chairman of the Assembly's Law Committee.
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