Socialists File Motion of Censure Against Bayrou Government Over Far-Right Influence

The Socialist Party accuses the government of adopting rhetoric and policies aligned with the far-right, but the motion is unlikely to succeed without Rassemblement National support.

The Socialist Party submitted a motion of censure on February 17, accusing Prime Minister François Bayrou's government of capitulating to far-right rhetoric, particularly on immigration issues.
The motion criticizes Bayrou's use of the term 'submersion migratoire,' a phrase associated with far-right politics, and accuses the government of enabling cultural victories for the Rassemblement National (RN).
Key grievances include government support for restricting birthright citizenship in Mayotte, criticism of judicial decisions, and perceived erosion of environmental protections and the European Green Pact.
The motion also references the Bétharram scandal, calling for accountability and addressing victims’ concerns, alongside criticism of other recent legislative decisions on juvenile justice and biodiversity.
The motion is expected to be debated on February 19 but is unlikely to pass as the RN has stated it will not support the initiative, leaving the Socialists without the necessary votes.