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hk__2 on Aug 31, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: France: Open Access Law Adopted

> and it still needs to be voted on by the Sénat on September 27

So technically it hasn’t been adopted yet.

pygy_ on Sept 1, 2016 [–]

The French Senate can at most delay the adoption of a new law. The Assemblée Nationale has the final say and can overrule any modification made by the Senate.

While the lower chamber could have a change of mind, it is very unlikely to happen.

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