Shortly after the triggering of article 49.3 by the executive on the pension reform, Marine Le Pen announced that she will table a motion of censure, and other political sides could also choose this option. Europe 1 takes stock of the operation of this maneuver provided for by the Constitution.
Barely article 49.3 initiated by the executive on the pension reform, the opposition deputies are preparing to respond by filing a motion of censure against the bill. This is first of all the case of the leader of the National Rally group in the Assembly, Marine Le Pen, respecting a statement she made on March 16. Other parliamentary groups such as La France insoumise could also choose to table a motion of censure. So how does it work?
Absolute majority required
First, the purpose of a motion of censure is to prevent the adoption of a text after the activation of 49.3, and to show the defiance of parliamentarians towards the government. This must be tabled within 24 hours of the use of 49.3 by a minimum of 10% of deputies, ie 57 in the National Assembly. The latter is then the subject of debates in the days that follow. In the end, to be adopted, the motion of censure must collect at least 287 votes, that is to say an absolute majority.
The necessary threshold of an absolute majority is often the cause of the rejection of motions. None of them were adopted under the new legislature. However, this could change with the pension reform. Indeed, Republican deputies would be in favor of a cross-partisan motion carried by elected representatives from the left and the Liot group.
Source: Europe1
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