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France's Budget Negotiations Heat Up Ahead of December Vote

12/16/2025

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France's 2026 budget faces critical negotiations ahead of a December 23 vote as a joint committee reconciles differences between the National Assembly and Senate.
If the Senate approves its version, the budget deficit would worsen.
If no agreement is reached, the Assembly may vote on the Senate's version, risking rejection, while some lawmakers push Article 49.3 to bypass parliament, despite Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's previous commitment against this approach.

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France's 2026 budget faces critical negotiations ahead of a December 23 vote as a joint committee reconciles differences between the National Assembly and Senate.
If the Senate approves its version, the budget deficit would worsen.
If no agreement is reached, the Assembly may vote on the Senate's version, risking rejection, while some lawmakers push Article 49.3 to bypass parliament, despite Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's previous commitment against this approach.