French Government Faces Tensions Over Budget 2025 Amid Possible 49.3 Use

As debates stall, the Barnier administration considers invoking a controversial constitutional tool to pass the budget without parliamentary approval.

• The French government is contemplating the use of Article 49.3 to pass the 2025 budget, potentially bypassing parliamentary voting due to stalled debates.
• Coalition tensions are evident, with divisions between the macronists and their right-wing allies, complicating consensus on budgetary measures.
• The left and macronists have agreed to withdraw some amendments to expedite the budget discussions, aiming for a vote without resorting to 49.3.
• A majority of French citizens oppose the use of Article 49.3, viewing it as an undemocratic move, according to recent polls.
• Debates have highlighted fiscal policy divides, with controversies over taxing the wealthy and maintaining or altering existing fiscal measures.

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