The National Assembly votes to abolish ZFEs with the "simplification" bill

After a dramatic journey, the National Assembly adopted on Tuesday, June 17, the "simplification" bill and its controversial measure to repeal "low emission zones" (LEZs), which exclude certain polluting cars in order to combat air pollution.

Despite a split in the government camp , the text was adopted by 275 votes to 252. The right and the RN-Ciottist alliance voted for it, as did the MoDem and Horizons. The left voted overwhelmingly against it. The Macronist group Ensemble pour la République had called for a vote against it, hoping to send the more neutral senatorial version of the text back to the joint committee, which will have to produce a version common to both chambers.

The eclectic text provides for a whole range of provisions for individuals, entrepreneurs and traders, ranging from the simplification of the commercial lease system to the issuance of IV licenses for the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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