Bayrou Faces Renewed Censure Threats as Opposition Remains Divided

Opposition parties are calling for a motion of censure against Prime Minister François Bayrou, but left-wing disunity and RN's strategic priorities make its success unlikely.

Opposition parties, including RN and LFI, are considering a motion of censure against Bayrou’s government, citing issues like pension reform, immigration, and energy policy.
A recent poll shows 50% of French citizens support a motion of censure, with stronger backing among RN and LFI sympathizers at 65% and 72%, respectively.
The Socialist Party remains hesitant to align with LFI and other leftist groups, awaiting the outcome of pension reform discussions before committing to censure efforts.
The RN is pressuring the government to hold a parliamentary debate on the energy policy plan (PPE) rather than adopting it by decree, while prioritizing a potential National Assembly dissolution over immediate censure.
Bayrou’s approval rating has dropped to 27%, reflecting growing public dissatisfaction, though government officials believe international instability and economic challenges reduce the likelihood of a successful censure motion.