[Vicomte13]

"Then there is not a "no exception". Quotas for females is still a quota"

Yes, but it is not a law.
It is a Socialist Party rule that was adopted by many parties as their own voluntary rule.
Many women do not present themselves for office.

[Alia]

Correct. It is not law. It's just agreeing with the UN policies. Therefore it is "not a law" in France, per se.

It is a Socialist Party rule that was adopted by many parties as their own voluntary rule. Many women do not present themselves for office.

Thanks for stating so.