A new world… can only be created if you get rid of the old.
Well, that would be one hell of symbolism. I still say Clinton and Kim-Jong sitting on chair represents "being controlled". The men standing behind them represents "those in control".
Now, that you mention the Merovingian bloodline, wasn't there a character in Matrix Reloaded called The Merovingian? (Who is also called the "trafficker of information") And there's also a scene of him where its implied that he continously abuses women entering his restaurant (the "cake" scene)