Tag: French Politics
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France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse as No-Confidence Debates Loom
France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse Paris — In a move framed as a bid to stabilize a fragile minority government, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday that France’s controversial pension reform would be suspended. The plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, a flagship initiative of President Emmanuel…
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Macron Reappoints Lecornu as French PM Amid Turmoil
Macron’s surprise move reappoints Lecornu as prime minister In a dramatic turnaround, President Emmanuel Macron has asked Sébastien Lecornu to return as France’s prime minister just four days after Lecornu announced he would step away from the post. The decision was announced late on Friday, following a meeting at the Élysée Palace with leaders from…
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Shock move as Macron reappoints PM Sébastien Lecornu after resignation
Macron shocks France by reappointing Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister In a sudden turn of events that has dominated French headlines this week, President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister after Lecornu had submitted his resignation earlier in the week. The Élysée Palace confirmed on Friday that Macron had named Lecornu to the…
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Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister in Surprise Move
A shock decision in the heart of French politics In a move that stunned observers and domestic audiences alike, French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just days after Lecornu publicly accepted his resignation. The reversal marks a dramatic turn in a week that showcased the fragility of France’s recent…
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France Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks
A crisis that defies the usual political script France is witnessing a political crisis that’s unfolding differently from previous confrontations. This time, the disorder within Emmanuel Macron’s camp is partly driven by allies who helped bring him to power, not by the opposition. The resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu highlighted a fissure on the…
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France’s Crisis Deepens as Macron’s Allies Break Ranks and Shifts the Ground Game
Overview: A government crisis unlike previous episodes France is navigating a political crisis that feels different from past bouts of internal theater. The resignation of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ignited a chain of defections among Macron’s closest supporters, underscoring a shift in the balance of power. Historically, friction or infighting has tended to come from…
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France 49.3 Renouncement: Lecornu backs down on budget as political tremors ripple through Matignon
What happened: Lecornu renounces 49.3 to push the budget In a move that startled many and reassured others, a senior French minister announced he would not use Article 49.3 of the Constitution to push the current budget through the National Assembly. The decision was framed as a gesture toward parliamentary engagement, though it arrived amid…
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French Budget 2026: Lecornu Defends 49.3, Reactions Emerge
Live Updates on Budget 2026 As the debate on France’s Budget 2026 unfolds, ministerial messages emphasize the government’s plan to push through key measures while preserving national priorities. The spotlight is on how the administration plans to balance reform with social protections, and on the parliamentary arithmetic that will determine the bill’s fate. In a…
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Live Budget 2026: Lecornu defends 49.3 as lawmakers react
France’s 2026 Budget faces a constitutional flashpoint France is navigating a delicate moment as it presents the 2026 budget in a climate of parliamentary sensitivity. The government has signaled it will rely on Article 49.3 to push the package through, a constitutional tool that lets the executive enact a measure with limited formal debate. Defense…
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Budget 2026 Live Updates: Lecornu Defends 49.3, Faure and Genevard Respond
Live updates on Budget 2026 unfold from the French Parliament as the government presses ahead with plans to guide the economy through a challenging year. The session brings together ministers, lawmakers, and party leaders who will shape how France balances growth, public services, and fiscal discipline in the coming months. Lecornu defends the budget and…