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France Faces Government Shutdown Amid Budget Crisis

12/23/2025

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  • France faces a potential government shutdown after lawmakers failed to reach agreement on the 2026 budget.
  • Sébastien Lecornu, the French Prime Minister, announced emergency stopgap legislation after a joint committee abandoned negotiations Friday.
  • He will consult with political leaders on Monday to discuss next steps and January operations.
  • Three governments have collapsed since 2024 amid budget disputes, and the emergency law is expected to be approved on Tuesday.