Claire Thoury Elected First Female President of France's Economic, Social and Environmental Council

Claire Thoury has been elected as the first female president of France's Economic, Social and Environmental Council (Cese). Tasked with solidifying the institution's legitimacy amidst criticisms regarding its cost and utility, Thoury, formerly head of the Mouvement associatif, faces the challenge of reinforcing the Cese's political influence.