French PM Overcomes No-Confidence Motions, 2026 Budget Advances
The motions were filed by the far-right National Rally and left-wing parties, excluding the Socialists. The left-wing motion was rejected after receiving 260 votes in favor, falling short of the 289 needed for an absolute majority. The National Rally’s motion also failed, garnering only 135 votes.
The no-confidence motions followed Lecornu’s invocation of Article 49.3 of the French Constitution for the third and final time last week, allowing the government to push the 2026 budget through without a full parliamentary vote.
With the motions rejected, the budget is now set for final adoption, though it must still be reviewed by the Constitutional Council before being enacted.
The 2026 budget aims to reduce France’s deficit from 5.4% of GDP in 2025 to 5% in 2026. It also includes concessions designed to appease the Socialist Party, such as one-euro meals for students and a higher activity bonus for low-income workers, according to a broadcaster.
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