France's government has used constitutional Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget amidst political fragmentation and opposition, marking a significant procedural and political moment.
France's government has used constitutional Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget amidst political fragmentation and opposition, marking a significant procedural and political moment.
Facing political deadlock, the French government considers invoking Article 49.3 or budget ordinances to pass the 2026 budget law, raising concerns over democratic precedents and parliamentary influence.
France’s 2026 budget faces significant legal and political challenges as Prime Minister Lecornu contemplates unprecedented constitutional measures to secure passage amid parliamentary opposition.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announce steps toward a Palestinian constitution, elections, and oppose West Bank annexation during Abbas's first official visit to Paris as State of Palestine leader.
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Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced he will not deploy Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget, a rare renunciation of executive power viewed critically amid past overuse under Macron's presidency.
Richard Ferrand emphasizes the Constitutional Council's vital role and rejects claims of its politicization.