Negotiations
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.
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) secretary-general, Francis Atwoli, has urged the Kenyan government to promptly review and enhance the minimum wage for workers in his New Year address. He highlighted the pressing need to raise the statutory minimum wage, which varies by location and job category. Atwoli also called on private sector employers to create a supportive environment for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations.
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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.