The French political landscape is witnessing a significant moment as the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) has filed a motion of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government.

This move, supported by ecologists, communists, socialists, and Insoumis deputies, aims to challenge the legitimacy of Barnier's appointment, which they argue contradicts the legislative election results.

The motion, set to be debated on Tuesday, seeks to expose the positions of other opposition parties, particularly the Rassemblement National (RN), which has already indicated it will not support the motion.

This decision effectively dooms the censure attempt to failure, providing Barnier's government with a temporary reprieve.

However, the upcoming budget discussions are expected to be a more challenging test for Barnier, who may resort to Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the budget, risking further political tension.