Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented a €6.7 billion military budget increase as a central element of the challenging 2026 state finance bill, aiming for parliamentary consensus amid narrow ap...
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented a €6.7 billion military budget increase as a central element of the challenging 2026 state finance bill, aiming for parliamentary consensus amid narrow approval prospects.
France projects a €19.5 billion Social Security deficit for 2026 amid difficult budget negotiations, with state budget approval possibly extending into January.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully passes the social security budget amid ongoing political deadlock over France's state budget, prompting government contingency plans and economic growth forecast updates.
France approves the 2025 Social Security budget amid deficit concerns, while Prime Minister Lecornu seeks parliamentary consensus on defense spending reforms.
The French National Assembly has passed the 2026 Social Security budget by a narrow margin, avoiding controversial legislative procedures and setting the stage for Senate review and final adoption.
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the 2026 Social Security budget, moving it to the Senate amid political uncertainty and challenges with the broader state budget.
The French Assembly approved the 2026 Social Security budget after a tense debate, amid opposition over medical tariff reforms and narrow vote margins supporting the government's proposal.
The French National Assembly prepares to vote on the 2026 Social Security budget amid a fragmented parliament and critical amendments including increased health spending targets and strategic abstentions.
The December 9 vote on France's Social Security budget is a pivotal test for Prime Minister Lecornu's government, highlighting political negotiations and potential consequences.
France's government aims to raise health spending in 2026's social security budget amid political negotiations, with a critical vote pending.
The French Senate has approved a €1 billion cut to social policy funding amid rising deficits and economic pressures, sparking debate on balancing solidarity with fiscal responsibility.
French lawmakers debate the 2026 Social Security budget, highlighting increased health spending and Senate-backed public sector workforce cuts awaiting final approval.
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the Social Security budget on December 5, 2025, amidst polarized political reactions and public unease.
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security financing bill, advancing a contentious text amid political divisions and significant amendments.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu opts against constitutional override as the 2026 French budget and Social Security finances face tight parliamentary votes amid political fragmentation.
The French National Assembly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security budget on December 5, overcoming opposition and paving the way for final adoption.
Rising political opposition from key right-wing figures puts the 2026 Social Security budget at risk of rejection in the French National Assembly.
The French National Assembly prepares for a key vote on the Social Security budget, following a political compromise on raising CSG on capital income amid tensions.
Sébastien Lecornu orchestrated a last-minute compromise leading to a softened CSG increase on capital income, securing key social security funding while avoiding harsher fiscal measures.
Bruno Retailleau urges use of article 49.3 to pass France's 2026 Social Security budget, but government spokesperson Maud Bregeon insists on parliamentary debate and rejects invoking it.
Minister Sébastien Lecornu aims to cut €300 million from state communication expenses within the 2026 State Budget, introducing structural reforms and new government communication units to enhance efficiency.
Former PM Elisabeth Borne endorses possible 49.3 use while PM Lecornu embarks on extensive political and social partner meetings to secure approval of France's 2025 budget.
The French Senate has rejected the corporate surtax on large companies proposed in the 2026 budget, intensifying political divides over taxation and fiscal policy.
The French National Assembly intensively reviews the 2026 Social Security budget amid major Senate amendments, including changes to social contributions and wealth taxation.
France's 2025 Social Security budget faces intense parliamentary scrutiny amid broader budget delays, with government weighing emergency legal options to ensure financial continuity.
The French Senate adopted a revised version of the 2026 Social Security Financing Bill, cutting the projected deficit and reinstating a tax on health mutuals, setting the stage for upcoming negotiations with the National Assembly.
President Macron calls on divided political parties to find common ground and end a historic budget deadlock in France’s National Assembly.
President Emmanuel Macron urges parliamentary parties to compromise and build coalitions to resolve the deadlock over the 2026 budget, emphasizing optimism and responsibility.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has condemned political obstruction following the National Assembly’s rejection of the 2026 budget, calling for unity on key fiscal and security priorities.
France’s government pushes for parliamentary compromise after the 2026 budget’s rejection, considering a special budget law as last resort to avoid financial crisis.
The French National Assembly has rejected the revenue section of the 2026 budget, prompting considerations of a provisional special law to ensure financial continuity as debates continue.
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.
The French National Assembly overwhelmingly rejected the revenue section of the 2026 finance bill, with only one deputy supporting it amid broad political opposition.
France faces a political impasse in its 2025 budget debate, prompting the government to propose a special law to unblock fiscal decision-making amid partisan tensions.
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet proposes reforms to parliamentary budget procedures to enhance legislative efficiency and foster compromise amid ongoing voting challenges.
The 107th Congress of Mayors highlights the fiscal pressures and roles of local authorities in the ongoing 2026 budget discussions in France.
The French National Assembly has unanimously rejected the 2026 budget proposal amid disputes over public spending increases and Social Security deficit reductions, with Senate-backed cuts at odds with Assembly-approved measures.
The French Assembly reinstates the pre-2019 exit tax, scrutinizes the costly Dutreil pact, and debates environmental tax reforms amid ongoing pension reform suspensions.
France's National Assembly struggles with an overwhelming number of amendments and tight deadlines as it works to pass the 2026 budget.
France's government under Prime Minister Lecornu faces rising debt and revenue shortfalls while struggling to manage the budget narrative amid parliamentary control.