Question 16178 — veterans and victims of war

Summary

Ms. Valérie Boyer draws the attention of the Minister of the Armed Forces to the fate reserved by the Government and the majority to the bill from Mr. Gilles Lurton, MP for Ille-et-Vilaine, which the Les Républicains group had decided to include on the agenda of the National Assembly as part of its initiative day. This text, eagerly awaited by almost all veterans' associations, was rejected in session during its examination Thursday April 5, 2018 by the majority. It should be noted that all opposition groups supported this proposal. Only the groups of La République en Marche and Modem opposed it, while recognizing its necessity. The MP deeply regrets that the Government was unable to seize the opportunity given for a broad parliamentary consensus on the subject. Veterans deserve better than these political considerations, especially at a time when their younger brothers in arms are also fighting in various theaters around the world. As recalled by the author and rapporteur of the bill, Mr. Gilles Lurton, this measure consisting of granting the combatant's card to soldiers engaged in Algeria between July 2, 1962 and July 1, 1964 is a measure of justice towards those who remained present on Algerian soil after the Evian Accords. He recalled that more than 500 of them had died for France during this period. The objection made by the Government, that it takes time to assess the number of people affected by the granting of such a measure, is not acceptable given the already advanced age of potential beneficiaries. This is a measure of justice whose budgetary consequences are minimal. She wishes to recall her unwavering support for the cause of the fighting world. Veterans are firmly awaiting the decisions of the Government which has made a commitment to the national representation, which is why it would like to know what the Government intends to do.

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