Laurence Garnier, a senator from Loire-Atlantique, is at the center of a political storm as she is considered for the role of Minister of Families in Michel Barnier's potential government.

Her conservative views, particularly her opposition to same-sex marriage and the inclusion of abortion rights in the Constitution, have sparked significant controversy.

Critics from the left and within the presidential camp have voiced concerns over her past actions, such as opposing the ban on conversion therapies and withdrawing funding from an LGBT festival.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has reportedly alerted Barnier about Garnier's profile, though he cannot directly veto her nomination.

The debate highlights a deep divide between progressive and conservative factions in French politics, with many questioning whether Garnier can align with the government's broader social policies if appointed.