Overview

• Speaking from Matignon on Friday morning, the prime minister said he is giving up use of Article 49.3, declaring that the government cannot push the budget through by force.
• He promised a change of method focused on negotiated compromises and said he will propose a cabinet list committed to greater power-sharing with the National Assembly.
• He outlined budget directions including a higher CSG on wealth and maintaining surtaxes on large companies and top incomes, a move seen as outreach to the Socialists.
• He continued consultations with the RN, PS, Greens and PCF, while LFI has vowed to file a censure motion once a government is named.
• Despite 24 days without a cabinet and stalled negotiations, deputies have resumed work and the Assembly’s bureau has been renewed.