French Minister Hints at Bypassing Parliament for 2026 Budget, Risks Political Fallout
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Firstpost•08-01-2026, 20:53
French Minister Hints at Bypassing Parliament for 2026 Budget, Risks Political Fallout
- •French Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin hinted at using Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote.
- •This comes despite PM Sebastien Lecornu's previous pledge not to invoke the contentious constitutional provision.
- •France began 2026 without an approved budget due to a hung parliament and collapsed negotiations in December.
- •Using Article 49.3 carries significant political risk, potentially leading to a no-confidence motion against the government.
- •The Socialist Party might support the budget if their policy demands are met, even if Article 49.3 is used.
Why It Matters: French minister considers controversial move to pass budget, risking government stability and breaking PM's promise.
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