Midterm Budget 2026 Review at National Assembly Highlights Financial Updates and Health Incident

The French National Assembly has reached the midterm of its 2026 budget debates, facing both procedural delays and unexpected incidents. The examination of the first part of the finance bill was interrupted, with the Ministry of Economy presenting a revised overview of revenues after recent amendments. Significantly, the government decided to exclude certain high-yield financial measures targeting large companies, indicating a cautious approach to tax increases on major corporations. Meanwhile, the Assembly is under considerable pressure to complete the budget by the critical November 23 deadline to forward the text to the Senate. Public Accounts Minister Amélie de Montchalin emphasized the government's commitment to transmitting all amendments approved by the Assembly. During the debates, RN deputy Monique Griseti suffered a health scare requiring hospital transfer; however, she was assisted on the spot by Philippe Juvin, a doctor and the budget rapporteur, and later reported to be in good spirits. This incident spotlighted the intense and demanding environment within which the Assembly operates amid the budget discussions. The unfolding events underscore the challenges the National Assembly faces in balancing thorough legislative scrutiny and urgency in finalizing the budget for 2026.