Overview

• The Socialist Party has submitted a motion of censure under Article 49.2, criticizing Prime Minister François Bayrou's remarks on a 'sentiment of submersion' regarding migration.
• The motion is set to be debated in the National Assembly on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
• The Rassemblement National (RN) has announced it will not support the motion, dismissing it as a 'manoeuvre' by the Socialists to bolster their image after previous decisions on the budget.
• Jean-Luc Mélenchon's left-wing party is expected to back the motion, but tensions within the broader left-wing coalition remain unresolved.
• Bayrou's leadership continues to face mounting pressure from opposition parties over issues including immigration, pensions, and financial governance.