Tag: Sébastien Lecornu
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Weighs Next Budget Challenges
Moment of Truth for France’s New Prime Minister French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly dodged two votes of no confidence in the National Assembly, a sign that the country remains deeply divided and that governing in a hung parliament will be a perpetual test for his administration. Each motion required 289 votes to pass, and…
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Faces a Hung Parliament
Two No-Confidence Votes Fall Short, but the Crisis Isn’t Over French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly escaped a pair of confidence motions in the National Assembly, a day that underscored the fragility of Emmanuel Macron’s coalition and the country’s hung parliament. Both motions were dramatic tests of support, but only one had a realistic path…
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France PM Lecornu survives no-confidence votes amid budget battle
Two votes, one fate: Lecornu survives, for now France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has miraculously withstood two separate motions of no confidence in the National Assembly, a crucial moment that underscored the country’s fragile parliamentary balance. The first motion, filed by the left-wing La France Insoumise (France Unbowed), came within a whisker of toppling him,…
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Macron Bets on Lecornu II to Steer France Through Budget Turbulence
Macron Reappoints Lecornu as Prime Minister, Deepening the Political Chess Game In a move that reshapes the current winds of French politics, President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister on Friday, just days after Lecornu quit the job. The sudden reversal has amplified the country’s leadership crisis as Macron seeks to unite a…
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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 49.3 Renunciation: Lecornu’s U-turn Triggers Debate
Overview: Lecornu renounces 49.3 in the budget process In a pivotal move for a government still finding its footing, French junior minister Sébastien Lecornu announced he would not invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the budget. The decision, framed as a gesture toward parliamentary procedure, comes after a little over three weeks in…
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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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France’s PM Proposes Tax on Financial Wealth, Excludes Zucman
What happened In a move seen as a potential shift to a more left-leaning economic stance, France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reportedly proposed to the Socialist Party (PS) the creation of a tax on financial wealth. The plan would target wealth held in financial holdings while explicitly excluding wealth tied to professional assets. The briefing…