French Green party lawmakers have filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June. The motion, backed by 32 Green lawmakers, 25 hard-left France Unbowed lawmakers, and one Socialist lawmaker, is expected to be discussed at the National Assembly on July 6.

Heatwave Crisis

France has recorded at least 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave that has swept Europe since June 20, according to the public health agency. The true figure is likely to be higher. The government has been criticized for its response to the crisis, with some Green lawmakers suggesting that as many as 10,000 people may have died in the heatwave.

Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said the government is managing the crisis, while opposition parties are fueling it by introducing the motion. The National Rally has already said it will not back the motion, and the Socialists have not supported any of the no-confidence motions filed against Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu since he took office last year.

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