François-Noël Buffet named Rights Defender despite criticism
Emmanuel Macron proposes François-Noël Buffet as Rights Defender, backed by right-wing parties.
Published 7sem·4 sources✓ ConfirmedImportant·updated 7sem
The fact
Associations and unions denounce his positions, deemed contrary to fundamental rights.
His appointment must still be approved by parliamentary committees.
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Why it matters
Cette nomination divise sur la capacité de l’institution à garantir les droits fondamentaux, dans un contexte de polarisation politique accrue.
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