Author: Enora Foricher

MPs return to the Assemblée Nationale in Paris on July 9, 2024. ©ALLARD/LEEXTRA/OPALE Government Officials Surprised by Unconventional Return Upon their return to the Assemblée Nationale, government officials were met with a surprise as their usual leather briefcases were replaced by simple cotton tote bags. This change was due to time constraints in preparing for their reception, rather than environmental concerns. The tote bags bear the Assemblée Nationale logo and “XVII Legislature.” Meanwhile, a traditional briefcase order from an artisanal leatherworker is still pending. The choice for this unconventional switch highlights the challenges faced by the Assemblée Nationale in a…