“It was the office of an LREM deputy, who had occupied it for ten years, jokes Louis Boyard, sitting proudly at his new office, located in the building Chaban Delmas where the deputies live. We almost had to fight to get him to leave. “It is behind this office, “one of the best” he swears, that the deputy for the 3rd constituency of Val-de-Marne will spend most of his time over the next five years. Second youngest deputy in the history of France, he was elected at the age of 21 against the LREM candidate Laurent Saint-Martin. He was then continuing his law studies at the University of Assas. For this new academic year, the deputy Nupes leaves the benches of the university, to invest full-time those of the hemicycle.
“I could have done communication, and boasted on social networks that I continued to go to class but, let’s be honest, I wouldn’t have had time to go to the amphitheater or do the checks, justifies- he. I prefer to go to schools to find solutions for children with disabilities who cannot go to school, rather than wasting my time in college. »
“No dumber than Marion Maréchal”
His friends tried hard to dissuade him from stopping school. Athénaïs Michel, a university meeting, recounts having had “long discussions” with the deputy. Elected borough councilor herself, she argues that “politics is unstable and can stop overnight”. “I also know how complicated reconciling studies and a mandate can be,” she adds. “But not impossible…”, completes Adam Reddad, a former classmate. “I tried everything to convince him,” he adds. I even tickled him by telling him that the last person who had succeeded in reconciling the term of office of deputy and studies was Marion Maréchal. And that he wasn’t dumber than her. »
But the next time Louis Boyard will be seen in college, it will certainly be “on the stage rather than on the benches,” said Adam Reddad. A professor from the University of Assas has already asked the young man to organize a conference by Louis Boyard, in November, so that he can talk about his experience with the institutions. The young deputy also plans to undertake a “tour of the universities of France” during the year, to discuss with the students the issues that concern them, in particular the reform of scholarships and student precariousness.
“I’m not going to do this all my life”
Juggling between corridor discussions with colleagues, strategic meetings with his cabinet, and his assiduous follow-up of parliamentary sessions, the young deputy seems to hang with the political game. “I’m always following what’s going on,” he explains, pointing to a small television set in front of his desk. “While I’m working, I follow the live broadcast and, as soon as there is an important vote, I run across the street to participate,” he says cheerfully. […] But I’m not going to do this all my life. »
“It’s an idea that I share,” admits her friend Athénaïs Michel. “We both consider it undesirable to consider a career in politics because it encourages people to fight for a seat, a place, and not for the general interest. “If I am in the Assembly, that is why [pour servir l’intérêt général] “, confirms the deputy Nupes.
Start by “finding your balance”
You don’t have to be a deputy to defend the general interest. Anyone who “struggles to silence his opinions” would like to try an exercise that ” [lui] looks more”, the plea in a lawyer’s robe. “By being a member of the Court of Auditors for ten years, you can take the bar exam directly”, explains Louis Boyard, referring to decree n°91-1197 of November 27, 1991 which allows certain magistrates to obtain exceptional access. An opportunity that he will not seize immediately. For his first term, he was assigned to the European Affairs Committee.
For the time being, Louis Boyard refuses to project himself further. “I think he is already trying to make his mark and find his balance, explains Athénaïs Michel. Being elected changes your life overnight. »