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French 2026 Budget Crisis: Examination Resumes in Assembly Under Shadow of Article 49.3
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After Parliament's unanimous adoption of a special law on December 23—following the joint committee's failure—the National Assembly resumes examination of the 2026 finance bill this Thursday. Deputies anticipate Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoking Article 49.3, as the PS engages in negotiations without committing to a favorable vote.
Katibu Mkuu wa Shirika la Madhehebu la Wafanyakazi wa Kati (COTU), Francis Atwoli, amehimiza serikali kuchukua hatua haraka kupya na kuboresha mshahara wa chini kwa wafanyakazi wa Kenya katika hotuba yake ya mwaka mpya. Alisisitiza hitaji la kuongeza mshahara wa kisheria unaotofautiana kulingana na eneo na kategoria ya kazi. Pia aliwahimiza wafanyabiashara wa sekta binafsi kuweka mazingira mazuri kwa mazungumzo ya Makubaliano ya Pamoja ya Wafanyakazi (CBA).
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The Central Unitaria de Trabajadores (CUT) valued Interior Minister Armando Benedetti's proposal for a 12% increase in the 2026 minimum wage but urged the government to get closer to the 16% sought by unions. CUT president Fabio Arias made this direct appeal to President Gustavo Petro. Negotiations continue with key dates from December 22 to 30.