It is a return to Parisian politics that has not gone unnoticed. Former historic deputy of Bertrand Delanoë at the town hall of Paris, Denis Baupin briefly returned to the front of the stage, Wednesday June 14, in view of the senatorial elections of next September. Briefly, because his return sparked a real outcry, as noted by Le Parisien. Explanations.
Former spokesperson for the Greens then deputy, the former elected official was designated as a great elector for the senatorial elections by the group Paris in common, classified on the left. Clearly, this status would have allowed him to vote and appoint the senator for his constituency next September, representing the Council of Paris.
Out of the question for Anne Hidalgo’s environmental allies, who jumped on hearing the news. ” It is a mistake ? A disambiguation? Or a provocation? Denis Baupin designated major voter by the Paris en commun (PS) group at the Paris Council? Can we read on the Twitter account of the 9th arrondissement section of the environmental party.
It is a mistake ? A homonym? Or a provocation? Denis Baupin designated as a major voter by the Paris en Commun (PS) group at the Paris Council? �� @EELV_Paris @antoinetteguhl @yjadot @annesouyris @JBPegeon @MCrosnier75 @LeParisien_75 @DUTREUILFREDER1 @ghiblinette
The former member of EELV was accused in 2016 of harassment and sexual assault by fourteen women. Among the complainants were in particular the deputy Isabelle Attard and the spokesperson of the party at the time, Sandrine Rousseau. A case dismissed because of the prescription. Annie Lahmer, one of the plaintiffs, points to this decision: “Rehabilitate the one who lost his lawsuit against 10 people. Accused by 14 women. Well done! On the EELV side, it is his supporters that we rehabilitate… We better understand the silence of certain candidates, ”she thunders.
Rehabilitate the one who lost his case against 10 people Accused by 14 women Well done! On the EELV side, it is his supporters that we rehabilitate … We better understand the silence of certain candidates
Faced with discontent, Paris en commun claims to have backtracked. For outgoing PS senator and future senatorial candidate Rémi Féraud, Denis Baupin has been asked to withdraw from the list of electors, a replacement will be appointed in his place. “We don’t need such a controversy!” It’s a mistake on our part, “he assured in the columns of Parisian.
After the dismissal of the sexual assault investigation, Denis Baupin filed a defamation lawsuit against his accusers and several media. Without success.