Democracy Denied: French Constitutional Council Reinstates Low Emission Zones Hélène de Lauzun May 22, 2026 The Constitutional Council is gradually becoming a sort of third chamber overturning political compromises approved by the nation’s elected representatives.
Low Emission Zones Banned in Blow to French Government Hélène de Lauzun April 15, 2026 By becoming a symbol of constraint rather than progress, low-emission zones have lost their legitimacy.