Following the vote, representatives from the PS, ecologist, and LFI condemned the decision and called for its withdrawal, a request dismissed by Minister Ferracci.

Government representatives, including Industry Minister Marc Ferracci, condemned the moratorium as 'irresponsible' and detrimental to both the economy and industrial signals.

The move is seen as a significant blow to the government's renewable energy initiatives and reflects ongoing debates about France's energy future.

On June 19, 2025, the French National Assembly unexpectedly adopted a moratorium on new wind and solar installations, a decision that has sparked outrage among leftist parties and within the government.

The moratorium, proposed by LR Deputy Jérôme Nury, passed with support from right and far-right parties, while leftist and centrist groups opposed it.

Antoine Armand, the rapporteur for the bill, described the moratorium as an 'economic and industrial disaster' that undermines France's climate ambitions.

Earlier that same day, the Assembly had approved a renewable energy production target for 2030, highlighting a contradiction between this goal and the moratorium.

On the same day, a report from an international consortium of researchers indicated that limiting global warming to 1.5°C is no longer feasible, emphasizing the urgency of addressing climate change.

A formal vote on the proposed law is scheduled for June 24, 2025, with potential for the measure to be altered during the legislative process before returning to the Senate in July.

The Renewable Energy Union (SER) described the vote as a major setback for renewable energy, warning it could lead to the loss of 80,000 jobs.

Sandrine Rousseau, an Ecologist and Social Deputy, criticized the decision for posing extreme dangers to humanity and urged lawmakers to consider the impact on future generations.

Deputy Jean-Philippe Tanguy criticized leftist requests for withdrawal, asserting that they circumvent parliamentary democracy when outcomes don't favor them.