French National Assembly Confirms Elimination of Advisory Committees Under Simplification Law

The removal of around twenty consultative bodies, backed by right-wing factions, sparks concerns over democratic oversight and environmental protections.

• The French National Assembly has finalized the suppression of approximately twenty advisory committees across sectors like environment, health, and innovation as part of a 'simplification' law.
• Les Républicains and Rassemblement National strongly supported the measure, while left-wing parties and progressive groups opposed it, citing risks to democratic consultation and regulatory oversight.
• Some committees, including the Conseils économiques, sociaux et environnementaux régionaux (Ceser), were reinstated after contentious debates, highlighting selective reversals.
• Key bodies such as the Agence de financement des infrastructures de transports (Afit) and the Observatoire national de la politique de la ville (ONPV) remain dissolved, despite opposition efforts to preserve them.
• Critics warn that the measure prioritizes administrative efficiency at the expense of public input, particularly in areas like environmental protection and social policy.

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