The National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, has officially filed a motion of censure against the French government following the decree published on February 13 regarding the multiannual energy programming (Programmation Pluriannuelle de l'Énergie, PPE) for the period leading up to 2035. This action reflects the party's strong stance against what they perceive as an undemocratic move by the government that undermines parliamentary authority. Le Pen previously urged lawmakers opposed to the PPE to submit a motion, threatening that her party would take action if they did not.

The RN's objections are twofold: they contest both the manner in which the decree was enacted and the substance of the energy policy it outlines. They accuse the government of introducing an 'illiberal act' that bypasses parliamentary scrutiny and claim that the energy vision being promoted is fundamentally flawed. Specifically, they criticize the shift towards renewable energy sources, describing it as a regression that disproportionately favors intermittent energy solutions, while they argue it misrepresents the role and potential of nuclear energy in France’s energy mix.

By lodging this motion, the RN aims to rally support from other opposition parties who share their concerns about the government's energy policies, seeking to demonstrate unity in confronting what they label as misguided government decisions. This political move may have significant implications not only for the RN's standing within French politics but also for the government's ability to implement its energy strategy amid growing dissent.