French PM Bayrou Faces Socialist Motion of Censure Over Immigration Remarks

The Socialist Party's motion targets François Bayrou's comments on 'submersion migratoire,' while the RN declines to support it, citing political strategy.

• 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.

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