Michel Barnier Considers Revisiting Ban on Holding Multiple Political Offices

The French Prime Minister suggests reevaluating the 2017 law to strengthen connections between citizens and their representatives.

Michel Barnier expressed openness to reassessing the ban on holding both parliamentary and local executive positions, a law in place since 2017.
Barnier's comments were made at the Assises des départements de France in Angers, receiving applause from attending officials.
The 2014 law, enacted under François Hollande, has been criticized for disconnecting national and European politicians from local issues.
A proposal to allow parliamentarians to hold local executive roles was rejected by deputies earlier this year.
Barnier also sought updated opinions on consolidating departmental and regional councilors, an idea with mixed support.