French Parliament Modernizes Voting to Accommodate Disabilities

French lawmakers have unanimously agreed to change their voting method to accommodate a parliamentarian using a wheelchair. The move, led by Sébastien Peytavie and National Assembly president Yaël Braun-Pivet, addresses broader issues of discrimination against people with disabilities in France.

In a unanimous decision, French lawmakers have opted to reform a voting method that inadvertently discriminated against a parliamentarian who uses a wheelchair. The ruling reflects a step towards broader inclusivity within the National Assembly.

Spearheaded by MP Sébastien Peytavie and Assembly president Yaël Braun-Pivet, the initiative seeks to rectify a system that required standing to cast votes, thus posing challenges for individuals with disabilities.

Ms. Braun-Pivet is now set to abolish the "sitting and standing" voting system, while the legislative body continues to utilize other methods such as show of hands, electronic voting, and paper ballots.

(With inputs from agencies.)