LFI passes two key legislative texts

During its parliamentary session on Thursday, October 29, LFI (La France Insoumise) successfully passed two legislative texts in the National Assembly. The texts focused on the revaluation of the roles of AESH (accompanying students with disabilities) and the management of land in overseas territories, and were described as more consensual compared to previous legislative efforts by the party.

AESH reclassification as civil servants

The AESH text, adopted by a vote of 166 to 16, aims to reclassify the 140,000 AESH workers, predominantly women, as civil servants of category B. The measure was described by rapporteur Murielle Lepvraud as "repairing an injustice," noting that these workers had long been under the poverty threshold.

Support and criticism from various groups

All leftist parties supported the text, as did a majority of the Les Républicains group, including deputy Corentin Le Fur, who had previously proposed similar legislation in 2024. The Education Minister, Édouard Geffray, expressed support for the principle of progressively civil servant status for AESH but highlighted challenges such as the geographical mobility linked to the civil servant status. The Modem party voted against the text, with Géraldine Bannier criticizing it as "pure demagogy" and Thierry Tesson (RN) calling it "a shame" and criticizing Les Républicains for claiming to make savings.

Property ownership law revised

Earlier in the day, the Assembly also passed a first draft law concerning the declaration of property ownership after a certain period of occupation. Initially, the deadline for overseas territories was reduced to 10 years in 2024 to help resolve property division issues, but after two years, the Assembly decided to revert to the original 30-year deadline for all regions.

Concerns over fraud and speculation

The text, which addresses issues of property division in overseas territories, was reported to have seen an increase in fraudulent maneuvers since 2024, according to deputy Jean-Philippe Nilor from Martinique. Deputy Émeline K/Bidi from La Réunion also noted the risk of abuse by speculators and the presence of heirs who remain in properties "by force."

Other legislative proposals pending

For the remainder of the day, LFI aimed to bring several other texts to a vote, including the full reimbursement of medical care for victims of sexual violence regardless of age and the protection of young adults in the Aide Sociale à l'Enfance (ASE). Initially, LFI had planned to propose a text on the possible reintroduction of banned pesticides, including acétamipride, but due to numerous amendments from the right and far-right, the text is now sixth on the agenda and unlikely to be examined.