Overview

• The Law Commission approved the inquiry by a 29 to 27 vote to examine ties between political parties and Islamist networks.
• The proposal was reworked to avoid explicitly naming La France Insoumise after its initial rejection on June 3.
• Support came from Macronists, Les Républicains and Rassemblement National while left-wing parties and centrists in the Liot group opposed.
• The commission is tasked with probing alleged clientelist practices and risks of Islamist infiltration in party networks.
• Parliamentary presidents will meet on June 24 to set the commission’s agenda, with hearings expected in September or October.