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French doubt success of Lecornu's 2026 budget
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A poll reveals that 52% of French people anticipate the failure of the 2026 finance bill and want a censure motion against the Lecornu government. The finance commission rejected the first part of the budget, and debates in the National Assembly begin this Friday without using article 49.3. Oppositions, like the RN and socialists, threaten to block the bill with their counter-proposals.
French socialists prepare for imminent assembly dissolution
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The French Socialist Party (PS) is preparing for a dissolution of the National Assembly deemed increasingly likely. This threat looms over negotiations led by Sébastien Lecornu. The PS's preparations aim to mitigate the effects of such a move.
Rassemblement National returns to National Assembly bureau
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The Rassemblement National (RN) has returned to the National Assembly bureau, securing several key positions in the October 1, 2025 election. This allocation reflects the proportional distribution of seats among parliamentary groups. The far-right party, previously excluded, thus strengthens its institutional presence.
Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence vote in National Assembly
04 अक्टूबर 2025 00:48Stormy social climate at the French National Assembly
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Sébastien Lecornu concludes mission to avoid dissolution
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Resigned Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated on France 2 Wednesday evening that his 48-hour mission, assigned by Emmanuel Macron to resolve the political crisis, has ended. He asserted a path exists without dissolving the National Assembly and a new prime minister will be appointed within 48 hours. The Élysée confirmed this imminent appointment, highlighting a majority against dissolution and a platform to pass the budget by December's end.
Adoption of 2026 budget in National Assembly increasingly uncertain
After several days of intense debates in the National Assembly, the 2026 finance bill increasingly resembles a 'Frankenstein' budget, a patchwork of contradictory amendments complicating its final adoption. The executive, avoiding Article 49.3, faces strong opposition on measures like the surtax on multinationals and limits on sick leave. Lawmakers from all sides have adopted or suppressed key provisions, raising the risk of overall rejection.
In assembly, common base dominates commissions except finances with RN support
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On October 2, 2025, the French National Assembly elected its permanent commissions, with the common base securing all presidencies except finances, thanks to Rassemblement National support. Meanwhile, the vice-presidents' election marked RN's return to the Assembly's bureau and exposed divisions within the Nouveau Front Populaire. These outcomes highlight current political alliances and tensions.
LFI and RN threaten to censure Lecornu II government
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The newly announced Lecornu II government immediately faces censure motions from La France Insoumise and Rassemblement National. Mathilde Panot and Marine Le Pen demand dissolution of the National Assembly for fresh elections. Ecologists will wait for the policy declaration before deciding.
Lecornu's government fate hangs on retirement reform concessions
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Sébastien Lecornu's new government, formed on October 12, faces immediate no-confidence motions from La France Insoumise and the National Rally. The Socialist Party, led by Olivier Faure, demands the suspension of the retirement reform or it will vote to censure. Lecornu is set to deliver his general policy statement to the National Assembly on October 14.
Assembly adopts RN resolution to denounce 1968 France-Algeria agreement
The National Assembly adopted on Thursday, by one vote, a Rassemblement National resolution to denounce the 1968 France-Algeria agreement, which provides a favorable migration regime for Algerians. For the first time, an RN text is approved by deputies, with support from the right and Horizons, despite opposition from the government and the left.
Sébastien Lecornu suspends pension reform to avoid censure
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In his general policy speech to the National Assembly on October 14, 2025, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of the pension reform until 2028, a concession to socialists to avert a censure motion. The Socialist Party confirmed it would not censure the government immediately, while right-wing voices voiced opposition. This move aims to stabilize the country and pass a budget by year's end.
French government survives no-confidence votes narrowly
Sébastien Lecornu's government survived two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly on Thursday, backed by the Socialist Party in exchange for suspending pension reform. The La France Insoumise motion failed by 18 votes, with 271 in favor against 289 needed. The National Rally motion garnered only 144 votes.
Common base regains key National Assembly posts with RN support
With support from the Rassemblement National (RN), the common base has regained control of key positions in the National Assembly. This unexpected alliance follows tense legislative elections. The details of this deal highlight the fragility of the new parliamentary setup.
In assembly, Horizons supports RN's reinstatement of illegal stay offense
Horizons and Republican deputies backed a Rassemblement national bill to reinstate the illegal stay offense. The text, examined in the laws committee on October 22, will be debated on October 30 in the Hémicycle. The measure, abolished in 2012, was struck down by the Constitutional Council in 2024.