Government ignores parliament's decisions on the budget
The French government is disregarding several amendments passed by Parliament in the 2025 finance law. This stance has drawn criticism from lawmakers who denounce a bypassing of legislative powers. Le Monde's article highlights these institutional tensions.
An article published on October 1, 2025, in Le Monde reveals that the French government has not implemented several decisions made by Parliament during the adoption of the 2025 finance law. Passed in December 2024 after intense debates, this law included amendments aimed at restoring funding for social and environmental programs, but the government has ignored them through decrees or postponements.
Among the examples cited, Parliament had voted to eliminate a tax reduction for large companies, estimated at 10 billion euros, as well as to strengthen aid for low-income households. "The government is sitting on Parliament's decisions," states an opposition deputy, highlighting a "democratic crisis." For his part, the Finance Minister justifies these choices by European budgetary constraints and the need to balance public accounts.
This context fits into a series of tensions between the executive and legislative branches since the 2024 election, where Parliament gained more influence but struggles to enforce its views. The implications are serious: it could lead to appeals to the Constitutional Council and undermine confidence in institutions. The article notes that other amendments, such as those on ecological transition, are still awaiting implementation despite repeated government commitments.