Laurent Wauquiez, a member of the Republicans party, spoke at the French National Assembly regarding the no-confidence motion against Michel Barnier. His party has decided to abstain from voting, effectively rejecting the motion. Wauquiez criticized both left and right factions for choosing chaos over responsibility, emphasizing support for Barnier’s recent efforts in immigration, justice, and economic matters. He questioned whether France could afford institutional instability at a time when much reconstruction is necessary.