Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget revenue section without parliamentary vote, facing opposition censure motions but securing Socialist Party’s reluctant support.
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.
Sébastien Lecornu reverses his stance by using Article 49.3 to pass France's 2026 budget, stirring political controversy and raising questions about governance.
Facing parliamentary opposition, PM Sébastien Lecornu uses constitutional article 49.3 to impose the 2026 budget with concessions to Socialists, bypassing a parliamentary vote.
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.
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Former President François Hollande supports Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's anticipated use of Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget, underscoring the need for political unity and strategic negotiations amid parliamentary challenges.
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France's 2026 budget debates are suspended amid political deadlock, with the government seeking compromises and scrutiny of ultra-wealthy tax exemptions intensifying.
The French government pledges to generalize 1 euro university meals in the 2026 budget to reach a compromise with the Socialist Party and avoid political deadlock.
France’s 2026 budget faces significant legal and political challenges as Prime Minister Lecornu contemplates unprecedented constitutional measures to secure passage amid parliamentary opposition.
Facing opposition and a lack of majority, the French government considers constitutional measures to pass the 2026 budget without parliamentary approval.
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François Hollande insists the controversial Article 49.3 remains the only democratic way to pass France's 2026 budget amid a parliamentary stalemate, stressing the need for cautious use and political unity against rising far-right forces.
Éric Lombard urges the French government to reconsider use of article 49.3 of the Constitution to break the political deadlock and ensure passage of the 2026 budget.
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As the French National Assembly resumes its deliberations on the 2026 state budget, Minister Amélie de Montchalin signals willingness to use all means, including Article 49.3, to secure passage amid stark political divisions.
Debates over France’s 2026 finance bill resume amid political resistance and potential use of constitutional article 49.3 to pass the contentious budget.
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