France Proposes Special Law to Resolve 2025 Budget Debate Deadlock
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.
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France Proposes Special Law to Resolve 2025 Budget Debate Deadlock
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.
Yaël Braun-Pivet Proposes Overhaul of Budget Examination Rules to Foster Parliamentary Compromise
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet proposes reforms to parliamentary budget procedures to enhance legislative efficiency and foster compromise amid ongoing voting challenges.
2026 Budget Deliberations Highlight Local Government Challenges at the 107th Congress of Mayors
The 107th Congress of Mayors highlights the fiscal pressures and roles of local authorities in the ongoing 2026 budget discussions in France.
French National Assembly Unanimously Rejects 2026 Budget Amid Social Security Deficit Dispute
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.
France Reinstates Pre-2019 Exit Tax Amid Budget Debates; Dutreil Pact Faces Scrutiny
The French Assembly reinstates the pre-2019 exit tax, scrutinizes the costly Dutreil pact, and debates environmental tax reforms amid ongoing pension reform suspensions.
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.
Prime Minister Lecornu Grapples with France's Budget Challenges Amid Rising Debt and Revenue Shortfalls
France's government under Prime Minister Lecornu faces rising debt and revenue shortfalls while struggling to manage the budget narrative amid parliamentary control.
French Senate Proposes Reinstating Pension Reform Amid Budget Disputes
The French Senate rejects the National Assembly's suspension of the pension reform raising retirement age to 64 and proposes austerity measures to reduce Social Security deficits.
French Government Suspends Weekend Budget Debates Amid Controversy over Key Amendments
The French government halts weekend budget debates to manage delays, provoking backlash over process and controversial €42 billion amendments.
French National Assembly Resumes 2026 Budget Review Amid Political Divisions and Fiscal Amendments
The French National Assembly resumed examination of the 2026 state budget, reviewing over 2,100 amendments amid political divisions and fiscal debates on pensions, taxes, and social support measures.
French National Assembly Pushes Forward on Compromised 2026 Budget Amid Contentious Amendments
The French National Assembly is accelerating efforts to approve the 2026 state budget amid political challenges and key tax and social security amendments.
French National Assembly Secures Narrow Victory on 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Political Struggles
The French National Assembly narrowly approved the revenue section of the 2026 Social Security budget, with the left pivotal in securing the government’s first legislative victory amid ongoing political challenges and planned opposition motions.
Opposition Prepares Motion of Censure Over Social Security Budget and Pension Reform
Following the National Assembly's adoption of the Social Security budget's revenue section, opposition parties, led by LFI, prepare a motion of censure against the government over pension reform delays and budget financing disputes.
French National Assembly's Adoption of Social Security Budget Sparks Political Divisions
The French National Assembly's recent passage of the social security budget's revenue section reveals deep divisions within government and opposition parties over fiscal policy and pension reform.
2026 French Social Security Budget Debates Highlight Christmas Bonus Suspension and Pharmacy Discounts
The 2026 French Social Security budget faces controversy with proposed cuts to the Christmas bonus and pharmacy discount caps, amid ongoing deficit concerns and legislative adjustments.
French National Assembly Debates 2026 Social Security Budget Amid Pension Reform Suspension
France's National Assembly debates the 2026 Social Security budget, suspending pension reform and approving key tax amendments amid ongoing fiscal discussions.
French National Assembly Unexpectedly Repeals Major 5 Billion Euro Industry Tax Amid Budget Debate
The French National Assembly unexpectedly repealed the 5 billion euro C3S industrial tax during the 2026 budget debate, marking a significant and surprising fiscal shift.
French Budget 2026 Debate Intensifies Over Tax Reform and Political Clashes
The 2026 French budget debate heats up with MoDem-led tax reforms on wealthy assets and sharp political confrontations between Gérald Darmanin and RN leader Jordan Bardella.
French National Assembly Engulfed in Heated Debates Over 2026 Budget Strategy
The French National Assembly debates the 2026 budget amid social security reforms, industrial concerns, and political tensions.
Midterm Budget 2026 Review at National Assembly Highlights Financial Updates and Health Incident
As the French National Assembly reaches the midpoint of the 2026 budget debate, financial updates and a deputy's health incident highlight the session's intensity and challenges ahead.
2026 French Budget Expands Wealth Tax Base, Targets High-Income and Property Owners
France's 2026 budget reforms expand the wealth tax base beyond real estate and introduce a flat 1% IFI rate, targeting luxury assets and unproductive wealth to boost revenue from high earners.
France's 2026 Budget Talks Stall as Left Boycotts Negotiations, Exit Tax Reinstated
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu seeks closed-door talks after left parties boycott budget negotiations, while deputies reinstate the exit tax to curb evasion.
Contentious Debate and Political Blame Mark France's 2026 Budget Negotiations
Political tensions and procedural delays mark the fraught negotiations over France's 2026 budget, with sharp accusations exchanged over tax reforms and legislative deadlocks.
French Court of Auditors Warns of Soaring Social Security Deficit and Uncertain Recovery Path in 2025
The French Cour des comptes warns of a record 23 billion euro social security deficit for 2025 and highlights uncertainties in government recovery plans ahead of parliamentary review.
French National Assembly Faces Uncertainty as Budget Debates Stretch On
France’s 2026 budget debates in the National Assembly face major hurdles with thousands of amendments and risk missing the year-end adoption deadline as government officials seek consensus amid political tensions.
2026 Budget Debates Shake Up Political Alliances in French National Assembly
The 2026 budget law debates in the French National Assembly are disrupting traditional political divisions, revealing new cross-party collaborations and potential realignments.
RN Deputy Sébastien Chenu Criticizes 2026 Budget and Calls for National Assembly Dissolution
RN deputy Sébastien Chenu criticizes the 2026 French budget and immigration policies, calling for the National Assembly's dissolution amid tensions with Algeria.
2026 Budget Revenue Debate Faces Delays Amid Legislative Suspension
The 2026 budget's revenue section faces delays as the Assembly suspends its examination to focus on Social Security and pension reform discussions.
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.
French National Assembly Approves Transforming Wealth Tax into 'Impôt sur la Fortune Improductive' in 2026 Budget
The French National Assembly has approved an amendment for 2026 that transforms the wealth tax IFI into a tax on unproductive wealth, expanding its scope and sparking renewed debate.
French Parliament Debates Wealth Tax Reform Amid Budget 2026 Negotiations
French lawmakers adopt amendment to tax non-productive wealth while broader ultra-rich taxation proposals face deadlock in budget 2026 talks.
French Parliament Grapples with Zucman Tax and Inheritance Reform Amid Budget Debates
Tense negotiations in the French Parliament focus on the controversial Zucman tax and inheritance reforms amid 2026 budget debates, with government and left-wing factions at odds over fiscal justice measures.
Proposed Animal Experimentation Tax for 2026 Budget Sparks Concerns Over French Scientific Research
The proposed 2026 tax on animal experimentation in France faces criticism for threatening scientific research and academic freedom amid growing political and social pressures.
French State Consulting Expenditures Surge by 31% in 2024 After McKinsey Scandal Cuts
The French government plans a 31% increase in consulting expenditures for 2024 following sharp cuts after the McKinsey scandal.
French National Assembly Extends Tip Tax Exemption Amidst Tense 2026 Budget Debates
The National Assembly extends tip tax exemption to 2028 amid heated budget debates on social security and the Zucman tax.
Budget 2026 Debates Stall in French National Assembly, Zucman Tax Examination Delayed
Delays and political tensions in France’s National Assembly have postponed the examination of the controversial Zucman wealth tax in the 2026 budget, amid right-wing wins and left-wing demands for fiscal justice.
France Faces Progressive Fiscal Squeeze Amid Debt and Budgetary Concerns for 2026
Experts warn of escalating fiscal risks in France due to rising debt and political fragmentation as the 2026 budget debate unfolds.
2026 French Budget Faces Strong Opposition and Intense Debate in National Assembly
The 2026 French finance bill faces rejection in committee and contentious debates in the National Assembly, with deep political divisions and thousands of amendments shaping the process.
French Opposition Unveil Divergent Alternative Budgets Centered on Tax and Spending Reforms
French opposition parties, led by RN and left-wing groups, propose contrasting 2026 budgets; RN pushes radical spending cuts while others advocate higher taxes on the wealthy.
French 2026 Budget Faces Rejection and Political Uncertainty Amidst Unprecedented Parliamentary Debate
The 2026 French budget was rejected by the National Assembly's Finance Committee, sparking unprecedented parliamentary debates and public concern about potential government instability.