France approves the 2026 budget
France's government has approved the 2026 budget following Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's successful votes of confidence, aiming for a deficit reduction while increasing defense spending.
France: The government of Le Cornu faces two motions of censure, likely to be rejected
The French government is once again facing two motions of censure, which are expected to be dismissed, submitted by Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally and left parliamentary parties, excluding the Socialists, in response to Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's recent approval of the state budget using Article 49.3 of the French Constitution.
A Complex Landing: The Difficult Return of Former Ministers to Parliament, Between Frustration and Regained Freedom
Twelve former members of the Bayrou government, including Élisabeth Borne and Bruno Retailleau, have returned to their seats during the budget debate, expressing regret about abandoned projects and distancing themselves from the Prime Minister.