Alexis Delafontaine 06h14, July 01, 2022

The LFI deputy for Seine-Saint-Denis Éric Coquerel was elected Thursday to the key post of chairman of the finance committee of the National Assembly.

A key position, which the rebellious deputy obtained at the expense of the RN and the Republicans.

But he won't be all-powerful.

Internally, this commission is indeed organized like a mini National Assembly.

It's official.

Since Wednesday, Éric Coquerel has been chairman of the finance committee.

A key position in the National Assembly, which the rebellious deputy obtained at the expense of the RN and the Republicans, after three votes.

But he won't be all-powerful.

Internally, this commission is organized like a mini National Assembly.

The balance of power there is the same as in the hemicycle.

A reduced influence for Eric Coquerel

Among the 73 members, 32 come from the presidential majority, 20 from the Nupes, eleven from the RN, eight from the Republicans and two independents.

This considerably reduces the influence of Éric Coquerel within the commission.

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Meet government deadlines

In reality, his power is simple, the president organizes the debates and directs the parliamentary inquiries.

Outside, he can still obtain the tax file of any company or any citizen.

Its true mission is to meet the deadlines imposed by the government for the proper functioning of the State.

Because without a majority, within the commission, the president's supporters will have to deal with the opposition, to validate the budget for the next five years.