My understanding is that another attempt to get this Article 4 repealed will take place early next year. Alfred Almont, national assemble depute from Martinique and member of the UMP (Chirac's party), is committed to the repeal. In a recent interview he advised that if the issue is taken up at the beginning of the year that given parliamentary procedures it would take 3 to 4 months to get the article repealed. Similarly Alfred Marie-Jeanne, another national assemble depute from Martinique emphasized that the repeal will be pursued again. At the same time Chirac, Villepin, as well of the minister of overseas territories seem to be trying to distance themselves from the legislation by their statements to the press.