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 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.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is set to announce his choice of constitutional tool—Article 49.3 or ordinances—to finalize the contested 2026 budget amid political opposition and crucial fiscal decisions.
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.
France's 2026 budget debates intensify with government plans for social spending, fiscal balance, and political negotiations amid opposition challenges.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu offers new budget concessions to the Socialist Party amid stalled 2026 budget talks, weighing constitutional options to ensure passage.
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.
The French National Assembly's Finance Commission rejects the 2026 budget's expenditure segment, revealing sharp political divisions and risks of constitutional maneuvers amid opposition to taxation and spending plans.
The French Finance Committee has rejected the 2026 budget's spending proposal, intensifying political divisions and complicating efforts to reduce the deficit below 5%.
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.
The French Senate's refusal to compromise on the 2026 budget has deepened the political deadlock, risking state operations and fueling public frustration amid healthcare strikes.
France passes a special law to extend the previous budget, ensuring state operations continue but causing funding suspensions and project delays across public sectors.
Hospital federations warn that the 2026 budget's tariff freeze will worsen access to care amid political deadlock over France's budget and healthcare funding.
The French Parliament has passed a special law to avoid financial paralysis while political debates and negotiations continue over the 2026 budget amid concerns over deficit and fiscal policies.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu calls for setting aside political calculations to enable the adoption of France's 2026 budget amid parliamentary deadlock and a special law's temporary measure.
France's National Assembly has unanimously approved an emergency law to maintain government funding temporarily amid delayed 2026 budget agreement, with formal discussions set to resume in January.
Amid political fatigue and upcoming elections, French leaders debate the use of Article 49-3 to pass the 2026 budget, with official denials and strategic hesitations marking the discourse.
France's government struggles to pass the 2026 budget with parliamentary deadlock leading to potential reliance on a special law and heightened economic uncertainties.
France's government adopts a temporary special law to keep public funding flowing amid budget deadlock, with Article 49.3 potentially mobilized to enforce passage.
Facing parliamentary deadlock, the French government considers invoking Article 49.3 and a special urgent law to pass the contested 2026 budget amid political consultations.
Facing a parliamentary stalemate, the French government is urgently pursuing a special budget law and consultations to prevent a shutdown of state functions for 2026.
Facing a budget deadlock, French Parliament moves quickly to pass an emergency law to finance the State, with tight consultations and possible constitutional measures under consideration.
France prepares to temporarily fund the state by passing a special law after 2026 budget talks collapse, aiming to prevent a government shutdown and resume discussions in January.
France prepares a special budget law as a temporary fix after the 2026 finance bill fails, with calls for a real budget by January amid political and economic challenges.
Amid deadlocked budget talks, France prepares a special law to avoid a shutdown, but suspension of the MaPrimeRénov’ renovation aid program looms due to the budget crisis.