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French Government Rules Out Lecornu Resignation as Social Security Budget Faces Uncertain Vote

The spokesperson says quitting would worsen instability before a risky Assembly vote.

Overview

  • The National Assembly votes Tuesday on the full Social Security budget after adopting the revenue section.
  • Horizons leader Édouard Philippe signaled his party would not support the bill in its current form, jeopardizing passage.
  • The government says the temporary suspension of pension reform will only take effect if the budget is approved.
  • Maud Bregeon noted the cabinet could have invoked article 49.3 four times on this bill but chose not to.
  • The separate state budget is under Senate review, with revenues largely approved and spending now being debated.