National Assembly

Initiated by centrist deputy Charles de Courson, the French National Assembly has approved a commission of inquiry into taxes paid by the wealthiest taxpayers. The parliamentary group will examine the contribution of high patrimonies and incomes to public services funding. The move follows the removal of the Zucman tax from the 2026 budget.

January 31, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu engaged his government's responsibility for the third time on Friday, January 30, 2026, using Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the 2026 finance bill at the National Assembly. This procedure, the final step after four months of debates, exposes the text to two expected censure motions on Monday, February 2, whose rejection should lead to its definitive adoption. However, a procedural error makes the voted text inaccurate, particularly regarding the balance between tax increases and savings.

The National Assembly adopted a Republicans' resolution on January 22 to list the Muslim Brotherhood on the EU's terrorist organizations list, with 157 votes in favor and 101 against. This non-binding text sparked five hours of heated debates between La France Insoumise and the National Rally. The exchanges highlighted irreconcilable views on Islam and secularism in France.

January 20, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has engaged his government's responsibility on the revenues section of the 2026 budget, invoking Article 49 paragraph 3 of the Constitution for the first time. This measure, the first in a series of three, comes after over 350 hours of stalled debates in the National Assembly. Left-wing and far-right oppositions are preparing no-confidence motions, but socialists and Republicans will abstain.

Amélie de Montchalin has rejected Eric Lombard's claims that thousands of very wealthy French people pay no income tax. The former minister made this statement in an interview on Sunday. The Senate and lawmakers are now requesting more information on the taxation of great fortunes.

January 14, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

On January 13, 2026, the French National Assembly resumed examination of the 2026 finance bill, following the failure to reach agreement in the joint parliamentary committee in December. Economy Minister Roland Lescure assured deputies that the text is "within reach," urging a final effort for compromise. Yet few lawmakers believe it can pass without invoking article 49.3 or using ordinances.