Before revision: France In the elections for the French National Assembly, each candidate nominates a substitute (), who assumes the functions of the elected deputy if they die, enter the executive government, have a mission of more than six months entrusted by the Government or are appointed to the Constitutional Council or Defender of Rights (Défenseur des droits).
After revision: France In the elections for the French National Assembly, each candidate nominates a substitute (), who assumes the functions of the elected deputy if they die, enter the executive government, if the Government appoints them to an assignment of more than six months ' duration, or if they are appointed to the Constitutional Council or Defender of Rights (Défenseur des droits).