French Prime Minister Forces 2026 Budget Through Lower House Without Vote
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu used Article 49.3 to bypass a vote on the 2026 budget in a divided parliament. The move follows a three-month deadlock.
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On Friday, Prime Minister sebastien lecornu used a special constitutional power to force the 2026 budget bill through the lower house of parliament without a vote. This action follows three months of discussions during which the legislation had become deadlocked in the lower house. The lower house of parliament was described as deeply divided, preventing the passage of the fiscal bill through standard voting procedures.
