Overview

• The Assembly president called for an agreement near €35–36 billion in savings, welcomed scrapping the two‑holiday cut, rejected the Zucman wealth tax and a pensions reversal, and floated compromises on hardship and women's careers.
• Lecornu opened consultations with parties and social partners, asked the 'republican left' to distance itself from LFI, and presented a change in method after dropping the public‑holiday measure.
• LFI leaders said they will not negotiate with the new prime minister and warned they will file a censure motion if he forgoes a confidence vote.
• Marine Le Pen told supporters the government will be censured within weeks or months and readied activists for possible early elections.
• Unions plan a nationwide mobilisation on September 18 as Medef threatens a large employer protest if corporate taxes rise, increasing pressure on budget talks.