Summary
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is facing a crucial vote on the 2026 budget in the National Assembly. The parliament is divided, and if Lecornu fails to secure enough support, it could challenge his leadership and the plan to pass the main budget by the end of the year.
Key Facts
- The vote concerns the 2026 social security budget in France.
- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu needs a majority in the National Assembly.
- The assembly is divided into three main groups: center, left, and far-right.
- Lecornu promised to suspend a proposed retirement age increase to win support.
- Concessions were made to the Socialist Party to gain their backing.
- The vote is close, with no clear majority in sight.
- If the budget fails, a temporary law might keep government operations running.
- Government budget processes involve separate laws for social security and general expenditure.
