A milestone reached. On Tuesday afternoon, the National Assembly voted in favor of the bill concerning the organization of the 2030 Winter Games. Now, as the final tally is being taken, 403 MPs voted in favor, and 99 against. The text must allow for facilitate event preparations and " to speed up the procedures "particularly in urban planning," said Sports Minister Marina Ferrari. Opponents have specifically criticized the provisions relating to maintaining public order, deeming certain video surveillance and control measures as an infringement on civil liberties.
« The formal vote on the bill concerning the organization of the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games marks a decisive step! This text gives France the means to organize sustainable, inclusive Games that live up to our country's ambitions"The minister stated this on her Instagram account." The State will be fully mobilized alongside local authorities, the sports movement, the COJOP, SOLIDEO and all stakeholders to guarantee the success of these Games. The text will now be examined in a joint committee on January 27thA final vote is expected to take place during the first week of February.
