How can the government's wishes be reconciled with effective and coherent legislative work in such a short space of time?
Since 2017, Emmanuel Macron has wanted to make the legislative process more efficient by extending the accelerated procedure. The aim is to enable Parliament to respond more quickly to urgent situations that are deemed difficult to deal with within the usual timeframe. The aim of this approach is to adapt the pace of Parliament's work to the need for responsiveness in public action, in line with the government's agenda.
Figures for France in 2023
Between 2019 and 2024, legislative output increased in Europe. In France, during the 15th parliamentary term, a law was adopted every two sitting days, illustrating a sustained parliamentary rhythm.
Parliamentary filibustering
Parliamentary filibustering, particularly through amendments, aims to slow down debates in the face of urgency. This creates a paradox between the need for deliberation and the political pressure to act quickly.
