Motion de censure Bayrou
What is it?
A motion of censure is a formal motion in a parliament or other legislative body that expresses a loss of confidence in a government or individual minister. In France, a motion of censure can be proposed by at least one-tenth of the members of the National Assembly. If it is passed, the government must resign.
François Bayrou
François Bayrou is a French politician who has served as the leader of the centrist Democratic Movement (MoDem) since 2007. He was a candidate for President of France in 2002, 2007, and 2012.
Motion of censure against Bayrou
On December 12, 2022, a motion of censure was filed against François Bayrou by the left-wing NUPES coalition. The motion accused Bayrou of “complicity in the government’s authoritarian drift” and of “failing to defend the interests of the people.”
Vote on the motion
The motion of censure was voted on by the National Assembly on December 14, 2022. It was defeated by a vote of 283 to 145.
Aftermath of the vote
The defeat of the motion of censure is a significant victory for the government of President Emmanuel Macron. It shows that the government still has the support of a majority of the National Assembly.
The motion of censure also highlights the divisions within the left-wing NUPES coalition. The coalition is made up of parties from the far-left to the center-left, and there are significant disagreements among them about how to oppose the government.
Analysis
The motion of censure against François Bayrou was a significant event in French politics. It showed the strength of the government’s support in the National Assembly, and it highlighted the divisions within the left-wing NUPES coalition.
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