French Government Survives Two No Confidence Motions After Invoking Constitutional Powers to Pass Budget
French government survived two no-confidence votes on January 23 after invoking powers to bypass parliament. These votes followed the push for a new budget.
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The French government led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu sebastien lecornusurvived two separate no-confidence votes in the National Assembly on January 23, 2026, after the administration invoked Article 49.3 of the constitution to force through the income portion of the 2026 budget. This constitutional maneuver allows the executive to pass legislation without a parliamentary vote, a necessity for the current government in France 
FRas no single party holds a working majority. The first motion, introduced by France Unbowed, the Greens, and the Communist Party, garnered 269 votes, falling short of the 288 required to topple the administration. A second motion brought by the far right received even fewer votes from lawmakers.
FRas no single party holds a working majority. The first motion, introduced by France Unbowed, the Greens, and the Communist Party, garnered 269 votes, falling short of the 288 required to topple the administration. A second motion brought by the far right received even fewer votes from lawmakers.
