France steps back from the brink as parliament spares the prime minister. For now

France’s latest political crisis has eased, for now. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived a no-confidence vote ...

French parliament prepares for budget showdown like no other

The debate on the 2026 draft budget bill is set to begin on October 24 in the Assemblée Nationale. Behind the scenes, lawmakers are preparing for fierce battles, especially over tax policy.

Reactions to French PM Lecornu's pension reform suspension plan

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday proposed suspending President Emmanuel Macron's landmark pension reform ...
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French PM ditches parliamentary override in push for budget deal

French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu on Friday vowed to forgo an infamous article of the constitution that would have allowed him to steamroller a budget bill through parliament without a vote – ...
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French pension tension triggers turbulent parliament debate

PARIS (AP) — Sparks are flying over French President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age — not just in the streets, but in parliament too. The proposed pension reforms have ...