How It Works: Challenging Government Action

Multiple avenues exist for contesting executive decisions:

Administrative Route: 1. Internal appeal to decision-maker 2. Hierarchical appeal to superior 3. Administrative tribunal filing 4. Administrative appeal court 5. Council of State cassation

Constitutional Path: 1. Law application challenging rights 2. Trial court QPC transmission 3. Supreme court filtering 4. Constitutional Council decision 5. Legislative response possible

Political Channels: 1. Parliamentary question 2. Committee investigation demand 3. Ombudsman complaint 4. Media campaign 5. Electoral sanction

European Options: 1. National court EU law invocation 2. Commission complaint 3. European Court preliminary ruling 4. ECHR individual application 5. Political pressure

Each route offers advantages and limitations, requiring strategic choices based on issue nature, urgency, and desired outcomes.