Macron Appoints Senator Opposed to Gay Marriage to Rights Job

French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of Senator François-Noël Buffet, who previously opposed gay marriage, to a key human rights position has sparked outrage. Buffet has been named Défenseur des droits, a role focused on defending rights and freedoms.

21 Jul, 17:20 — 21 Jul, 17:20

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Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

French lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.

By Benjamin DODMAN

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First report: le-figaro · 21 Jul, 11:54|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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Proposé par Emmanuel Macron, le sénateur LR François-Noël Buffet nommé Défenseur des droits

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Macron Appoints Senator Opposed to Gay Marriage to Rights Job

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Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

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Proposé par Emmanuel Macron, le sénateur LR François-Noël Buffet nommé Défenseur des droits

Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

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