France plans to cut number of MPs by a third before next election

April 5, 2018 By La rédaction de Mediapart

Latest reform proposals from President Macron's government include electing 15% of lawmakers via a proportional representation system.

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France is to cut the number of members of parliament by 30% and ensure 15% of lawmakers will be elected via a proportional representation system in the next election, the prime minister, Édouard Philippe, has announced, reports The Guardian.

France plans to cut number of MPs by a third before next election

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