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- France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure says government can still pass 2026 budget before year-end despite parliamentary challenges.
- The Senate will vote on budget bill next week after lower house rejected tax provisions.
- If the budget is not approved by December 23, temporary legislation will prevent a government shutdown.
- Lescure cites spending cuts to cover a social security funding shortfall, with a projected deficit of 5% of GDP, above 4.7%.
