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Penalties Imposed on the French Communist Party

French Communist Party Faces Financial Penalty Over Gender Balance in Elections

The French Communist Party (PCF) has found itself in a controversial situation, facing a financial penalty for fielding more female than male candidates in the 2024 parliamentary elections. The penalty, amounting to 68,328.70 euros, was announced by the Ministry of the Interior, a decision that has been met with criticism by PCF leader Fabien Roussel.

In a letter published on Tuesday, Roussel criticised the decision, describing it as "totally grotesque" and "totally absurd." He defended his party's decision to field more women candidates, stating that it showed courage and was a step towards achieving equal representation.

However, the party's efforts were not enough to achieve a balanced representation of women in the National Assembly. Out of a total of 577 seats, only 208 were won by women, while 369 seats were won by men. This imbalance in the representation of women and men in the National Assembly was a significant issue in the 2024 elections.

The PCF fielded a total of 67 candidates in the elections, with 35 women and 32 men. Despite fielding more women candidates than men, the party underrepresented women in the elections, a fact that Roussel acknowledged in his letter.

Roussel called on the Minister of the Interior to rescind the financial penalty imposed on the PCF, arguing that it is against the party's history and against the spirit of promoting gender equality. The name of the Minister of the Interior who made the decision is not identified in the provided search results.

The penalty results in the withholding of 68,328.70 euros in state subsidies for the PCF, originally allocated 2.1 million euros. This penalty has put a strain on the party's resources, especially considering that the elections are a significant financial burden.

Despite the setback, Roussel remains hopeful and has vowed to continue his party's efforts towards achieving gender equality in politics. The PCF's commitment to promoting gender equality is clear, and the party will continue to strive for a more balanced representation of women and men in the National Assembly.