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French National Assembly adopts 2026 budget after rejecting no-confidence motions and months of debate

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The French National Assembly on February 2, 2026, rejected two no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government, definitively adopting the 2026 finance bill after a four-month saga of intense debates. The compromise text targets a 5% GDP deficit—deemed insufficient by experts—following concessions, three uses of Article 49.3, and opposition criticism, with the bill now headed to the Constitutional Council for review before late promulgation.

Yoruba Ronu flays N’Assembly over exclusion of certificate forgery in election petitions

Yoruba Ronu has criticized the National Assembly for excluding certificate forgery from election petitions.

Deputies vote to suspend unemployment benefits in cases of suspected fraud

28 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The National Assembly has adopted a controversial measure providing for the temporary suspension of unemployment benefits in cases of suspected fraud. This provision is part of the bill on combating social and fiscal fraud, whose examination was interrupted in the night of February 27 to 28. Debates will resume after the municipal elections.

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Government reshuffle expected next week

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France's 2026 budget, most amended and delayed in Fifth Republic

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Ecologists propose deliberative RIC in the Constitution

Bill reignites debate on requisitioning vacant housing

An ecologist bill, examined on February 12, 2026, at the Assemblée nationale, aims to allow mayors to requisition vacant housing for the homeless and poorly housed, just as prefects do. The government opposes the text, deeming it ineffective and costly. This initiative revives a historical debate on France's housing crisis.

Ecologist group in Assembly weakened by two defection threats

10 februari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Deputies Sabrina Sebaihi and Steevy Gustave threaten to withdraw from the ecologist and social group in the National Assembly due to disagreement over the agenda for their parliamentary day.

Bill targeting renewed forms of antisemitism in National Assembly

The National Assembly is reviewing a bill on Monday to combat renewed forms of antisemitism, led by MP Caroline Yadan. Deposited in November 2024, the text explicitly links anti-Zionism to antisemitism and is already sparking heated debates on free speech.

Gabriel Attal accelerates his 2027 presidential candidacy despite camp doubts

25 januari 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Gabriel Attal, leader of Renaissance, is gearing up to ramp up his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, despite internal criticism of his strategy. He is hosting a non-partisan event on January 27 at the Palais Brongniart in Paris, featuring union leaders, business figures, and civil society representatives. The move aims to broaden his appeal following the municipal elections.

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