Overview
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reversed his pledge and said with “regret” he will engage the government’s responsibility to pass the budget without a vote.
- La France insoumise and the Rassemblement National announced censure motions, while Socialist leaders signaled they would likely refrain from censuring.
- The government plans staged use of 49.3, starting Tuesday on the revenue section, then on expenditures, with a potential final text by mid-February if censure fails.
- A key compromise keeps a surtax on profits of large companies yielding roughly €8 billion in 2026, narrowing its scope to about 300 firms.
- Concessions include a €50 monthly rise in the prime d’activité and €1 university meals, with officials stressing tax stability for households and a deficit target near 5% of GDP.