The French government led by Prime Minister Sébastien Le Cornu successfully survived the first of two motions of no confidence that were filed in parliament following its decision to adopt a new energy law by decree. This decision came without giving the National Assembly the final say, which has stirred significant controversy among opposition parties. The motion was brought forth by the far-right National Rally (RN) party and garnered support from 140 parliament members; however, it fell short of the required 289 votes for approval.

The response of the government reflects its current precarious position in parliament, where it lacks a majority. Despite this challenge, it has previously survived two no-confidence votes this year after advancing a delayed budget in the National Assembly. The ongoing political drama underscores deepening divisions in the French political landscape, particularly regarding energy legislation and government authority,

As the situation develops, a second motion of no confidence introduced by the far-left France Unbowed (LFI) party is expected to be voted on soon. These political maneuvers not only highlight the contentious nature of government policymaking in France but also raise questions about the future viability of the Le Cornu administration amidst strong parliamentary opposition and a demand for greater legislative voice on critical issues such as energy policy.