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France's PM Faces Budget Vote Amid Pension Reform Controversy

12/9/2025

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France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a crucial vote on the social security budget, risking a €30 billion gap and jeopardizing the 2025 public sector budget to reduce the deficit below 5% of GDP.
He seeks Socialist support by suspending President Macron's pension reform, alienating centrists and conservatives.
The far right and hard left oppose the bill.
Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin hints at hospital funding to win support.

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France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a crucial vote on the social security budget, risking a €30 billion gap and jeopardizing the 2025 public sector budget to reduce the deficit below 5% of GDP.
He seeks Socialist support by suspending President Macron's pension reform, alienating centrists and conservatives.
The far right and hard left oppose the bill.
Budget Minister Amelie de Montchalin hints at hospital funding to win support.