French Left May Block Hollande’s Impeachment Motion Before Parliament Vote

A draft resolution to the High Court, calling for the impeachment of French President Francois Hollande over accusations that he breached security in disclosing classified information to journalists, may be blocked by the Socialist Party lawmakers before it reaches the parliament, member of the French National Assembly Nicolas Dhuicq told Sputnik.


"Socialists are going to find a way to block this draft resolution before it reaches the parliament’s voting," Dhuicq said.

According to the National Assembly member, who signed the motion, the draft resolution, initiated by French Republican parliamentarian Pierre Lellouche, included over 70 signatories from The Republicans' party members, with at least 150 Republicans supporting this step against the Socialist Party president.

Under the existing rules, a president can be removed from office only by a two-thirds majority of both chambers of the parliament.

Hollande's Socialist Party controls 51 percent of the National Assembly seats, and 37 percent of the Senate. Besides, the motion must also be approved by France's committee on laws before it reaches parliament.
[sputniknews.com]
12/11/16
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