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A video from the parliamentary voting session on July 18 underscored the deep divisions within French politics.
The clip, posted on X, shows newly elected MP Flavien Termet from the right-wing Rally party standing beside a ballot box. As MPs file in to cast their votes, left-wing representatives deliberately avoid shaking hands with the 22-year-old Termet, ignoring his extended hand.
Notably, MP Francois Piquemal from La France Insoumise resorted to a rock-paper-scissors gesture to evade a handshake with Termet.
Traditionally, the oldest MP chairs the first session, with the youngest MP serving as secretary.
