Bruno Retailleau Urges PM Sébastien Lecornu to Use Article 49.3 Amid Budget Stalemate
Bruno Retailleau calls on PM Sébastien Lecornu to use Article 49.3 to pass a responsible 2025 budget amid political deadlock and rising debt concerns.
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Bruno Retailleau Urges PM Sébastien Lecornu to Use Article 49.3 Amid Budget Stalemate
Bruno Retailleau calls on PM Sébastien Lecornu to use Article 49.3 to pass a responsible 2025 budget amid political deadlock and rising debt concerns.
French National Assembly Approves Social Security Revenue Budget Amid Political Divisions
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the Social Security budget on December 5, 2025, amidst polarized political reactions and public unease.
French National Assembly Unanimously Rejects 2026 State Budget, Setting Stage for Senate Review
The French National Assembly voted almost unanimously to reject the 2026 state budget, sending it back to the Senate amidst a political deadlock and plans to possibly invoke constitutional measures for approval.
French National Assembly Faces Tight Schedule and Over 1,500 Amendments in 2026 Budget Debate
France's National Assembly struggles with an overwhelming number of amendments and tight deadlines as it works to pass the 2026 budget.
Finance Minister Le Maire's Secret Letter Reveals France's Urgent Deficit Reduction Challenges
Bruno Le Maire's secret 2024 letter disclosed urgent deficits and calls for savings, amid rising unemployment benefit costs from termination agreements affecting France's budget goals.
France Navigates Parliamentary Budget Talks Amid Political Fragmentation
France's 2025 budget talks are marked by heightened parliamentary debate following the government's decision to avoid article 49.3, amid challenges in securing approval without a clear majority.
France's 2025 Budget Deficit Trajectory Seen as Credible Amid Political Delays in Parliament
French financial authorities endorse the government's 2025 budget deficit forecast as credible, even as parliamentary budget review faces delays amid political crisis.
France Faces Major Budget Deficit Challenges Amid Calls for Fiscal Reform
France confronts a high budget deficit and public debt, with calls to emulate Italy's fiscal reforms amid political challenges and EU concerns.
French Government Implements Budget Freezes for 2026
The French government has announced budget freezes at the Élysée and Matignon for 2026, aiming for fiscal restraint.
France Télévisions Faces Critical Financial Challenges Amid Urgent Reform Needs
France Télévisions is in critical financial straits, facing a projected €40 million deficit for 2025 and calling for urgent reforms.
Financial Viability Challenges Plague French Festivals in 2025
French festivals face financial crises despite high attendance, with two-thirds struggling to break even.
Budgetary Pressures Mount in Gard Department Amid Calls for Economic Restraint
The Gard department faces urgent budgetary challenges in 2025, prompting calls for economic austerity measures.