Marine Tondelier, the leader of the French political group Ecologistes, has introduced a legislative proposal that would prohibit "factual and deliberate lies with the intent to deceive" in politics. Under this proposal, individuals found guilty of such lies would be ineligible for public office. Tondelier, who is running for the 2027 presidential election, argues that France needs stronger laws to ensure the integrity of political discourse and protect the quality of public debate. The proposed legislation defines "factual and deliberate lies" as statements made with full knowledge of their falsehood and with the clear intention to mislead. This would mean that politicians could be penalized only if they knowingly spread false information. However, the proposal includes some exemptions. Politicians would not be sanctioned for not knowing the price of common goods like baguettes or chocolate croissants, nor would they be punished if they change their stance or forget past roles, such as having been a prime minister or minister. Tondelier cited Wales as a model, where a similar law has been adopted to prevent candidates from lying during legislative elections. The French proposal, set to take effect in 2030, would also include a system allowing for the removal of elected officials who violate the law. This system is designed to hold politicians accountable and maintain public trust in democratic processes. The proposal has received support from Senator Vincent Louault of the Horizons party. In an interview on France 2's "Complément d'Enquête," Louault admitted to creating a "fake news" statement during recent debates on the pesticide acetamiprid. He defended his actions by saying that "people understand simple messages," suggesting that the use of such tactics can be effective in political communication.