# French Senate leadership and composition changes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-senate-leadership-and-composition-changes
> Updated: 2026-10-05T19:12:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The French Senate has seen significant shifts in its composition and leadership. Gabriel Amard of La France insoumise (LFI) was elected to represent the Rhône department, marking the first time LFI has secured a Senate seat. His election triggered a succession in the National Assembly, where Melouka Hadj-Mimoune, a Socialist Party official, will serve as his substitute.

Following the reelection of President Gérard Larcher, the Senate also announced several key leadership and budget appointments for the 2026-2029 term. Christine Lavarde was designated as the general rapporteur of the budget, succeeding Jean-François Husson. Additionally, Audrey Bélim was appointed as a Secretary of the Senate, and Solanges Nadille was named Vice-President of the Senate, the first time an official from an overseas territory has held that position.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: French Senate announces new leadership and budget appointments

The French Senate has appointed new leadership, including Christine Lavarde as budget rapporteur and Audrey Bélim as Senate Secretary, alongside Solanges Nadille as Vice-President.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-senate-announces-new-leadership-and-budget-appointments

### 2026-09-28: Gabriel Amard elected to Senate, triggering National Assembly succession

Gabriel Amard of La France insoumise has been elected to the Senate for the Rhône, leading to Melouka Hadj-Mimoune succeeding him as deputy in the National Assembly.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabriel-amard-elected-to-senate-triggering-national-assembly-succession

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