Some members of the French parliament, as well as other observers, publicly decried the intense lobbying by various groups and industries. Bernard Carayon, UMP deputy for the Tarn département, denounced lobbying, pressures and even blackmail on the part of certain groups on national TV.
Some members of the French parliament, along with other observers, publicly criticized the intense advocacy by various groups and industries. Bernard Carayon, UMP deputy for the Tarn département, strongly condemned the exploitation of power, manipulation, and even threats by certain groups on national TV.