François-N appointed to head rights authority despite conservative stance

LR senator François-N is expected to be appointed on Tuesday to head an administrative authority for rights defense.

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His conservative stances on same-sex marriage, assisted reproduction, and immigration have drawn criticism.

Emmanuel Macron stands by this choice, despite Senate reservations.

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Cette nomination reflète les tensions au sein de la majorité présidentielle sur les questions sociétales, et pourrait influencer les débats législatifs à venir.

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