French Court Dismisses Challenges to Dual Roles of Ministers and Deputies

The Conseil d'État ruled against the Écologistes and Rassemblement National, maintaining the legality of ministers serving as deputies.

The Conseil d'État rejected appeals from the Écologistes and Rassemblement National regarding ministers who resigned but continued to serve as deputies.
The court found that while holding both roles is incompatible, this does not affect the functioning of government duties.
A decree signed by former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal allowing ministers to serve as deputies was upheld.
The Conseil d'État declared itself incompetent to rule on the election of Yaël Braun-Pivet as President of the National Assembly.
Marine Le Pen's objections to the election process involving former ministers were dismissed based on the separation of powers.