Elected head of this powerful commission on June 30, almost a year ago, he had caused a swell in the Assembly on his arrival. Devolved to the opposition, this post was hoped for by the National Rally.
Eric Coquerel, common candidate of the Nupes, had won in a third round with 21 votes against 11 for the RN candidate Jean-Philippe Tanguy. Charles de Courson, from the Republicans, had obtained 9 while the deputies of the majority had abstained.