Procedure and House Affairs committee  It depends on the election. It is difficult to estimate the number of voters based on whether the votes were cast abroad or by proxy in France. I would simply like to correct what Professor Frank just said. During a legislative election, for instance, French citizens may choose

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Those citizens who are registered on the electoral lists abroad. I don't have exact numbers, but they are significant numbers, which can make a difference during an election.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  It is the national territory.

Procedure and House Affairs committee  Mr. Chair, I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to speak about the French experience. I will be as brief as possible, and I will then answer your questions. Since the Fifth Republic in France, in other words since 1958, the constitution has allowed all French citi