The office of the National Assembly took legal action this Wednesday, October 9, 2024. What will be the potential consequences?
Tl;dr
- Justice seized by the National Assembly concerning Aurore Bergé.
- Accused of “false testimony” by left-wing deputies.
- The request for criminal prosecution validated by a vote.
Justice in the face of a new political affair
A new political event disrupts French news this Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The office of the National Assembly has officially taken legal action concerning a case involving Aurore Bergéformer minister under the Macron presidency.
Accusations of “false testimony”
At the origin of this procedure, accusations made by left-wing deputies. The MP is accused of having, according to them, committed “false testimony”. They accuse him of having denied any personal link with a private daycare lobbyist before a commission of inquiry.
A validated request for criminal prosecution
Faced with these allegations, a “request for the initiation of criminal proceedings” against Aurore Bergé was submitted. Now a representative of the Ensemble pour la République party, the former minister sees this request validated by the office of the National Assembly. After a vote, the decision was approved by 10 votes “for” and 9 votes “against”within a body mainly dominated by the left.
