Lionel Jospin Urges French Left to Reject Government Censure

The former Prime Minister warns that a censure vote could leave France without leadership or a functioning budget during a critical financial period.

Lionel Jospin, the former French Prime Minister, called on left-wing parties not to support a motion of censure against the government.
He emphasized that a successful censure vote would halt government operations, leaving France without a budget or leadership during an economic crisis.
Jospin highlighted critical ongoing issues, such as the situation in Mayotte, reconciliation efforts in New Caledonia, and anti-narcotrafficking plans, which could be jeopardized by government paralysis.
Socialist Party members remain divided, with some MPs considering supporting the censure motion despite party leadership negotiations with the government.
The motion of censure, expected to be debated on February 5, was initiated by left-wing parties, including the Greens and La France Insoumise, who oppose the proposed budget.