The bill passed overwhelmingly with 396 votes in favor and only 68 against, marking a notable achievement for Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government amidst an environment of turbulent political division. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau emphasized the urgent need for action, stating that drug trafficking is often the primary instigator of rampant violence in France, posing a grave risk to national stability and safety.
Despite concerns from some left-wing representatives regarding the bill's focus on punitive measures rather than addressing the underlying causes of drug trade, only the far-left France Unbowed party opposed the legislation. Meanwhile, green lawmakers and a few others chose to abstain from the vote. This bill's passage signals a pivotal step in combating the violence fueled by the illegal drug market and reinforces the government's commitment to tackling organized crime.
Despite concerns from some left-wing representatives regarding the bill's focus on punitive measures rather than addressing the underlying causes of drug trade, only the far-left France Unbowed party opposed the legislation. Meanwhile, green lawmakers and a few others chose to abstain from the vote. This bill's passage signals a pivotal step in combating the violence fueled by the illegal drug market and reinforces the government's commitment to tackling organized crime.
