Overview
- In a near-total rebuke, MPs voted 404 to 1 with 84 abstentions against the revenue section, halting the Assembly’s work before any debate on spending.
- Under parliamentary rules, the unamended government draft now goes to the Senate, which is expected to begin examination around November 27.
- After roughly 125 hours of debate and close to 2,900 amendments, the text was widely deemed unworkable across parties, with only LIOT’s Harold Huwart voting in favor.
- Matignon says it still wants a compromise, while minister Laurent Panifous has indicated a 'special law' will be presented if no agreement is reached by December 31 to keep taxes flowing and expenditures frozen.
- Alternative paths—a late 49.3 push suggested by budget rapporteur Philippe Juvin or, more exceptionally, adoption by ordinances—remain possible but are politically risky and not favored by the executive.