Overview

• The RN and LFI each filed no-confidence motions, with Greens and Communists joining LFI and RN partnering with Éric Ciotti’s faction.
• The National Assembly could vote as early as Wednesday, following Lecornu’s policy address expected Tuesday.
• PS leader Olivier Faure signaled he may withhold support unless the pension reform is fully suspended.
• The government plans to submit the upcoming year’s budget from Tuesday to meet deadlines for a heavily indebted economy.
• President Emmanuel Macron appealed for mutual respect, and a defeat could trigger a new prime minister or dissolution that pollsters say would favor RN.