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Lecornu Stays Silent as He Seeks Deal to Avert Censure

Cabinet naming is delayed to early October to prioritize policy accords.

Overview

  • The prime minister has remained at Matignon conducting low‑profile talks with parties and unions to shape a budget path before the Assembly reconvenes on October 1.
  • He is scheduled to meet union leaders on Wednesday, followed by employer representatives later that day.
  • Union confederations threaten another national day of action unless he addresses demands such as repealing the pension overhaul and imposing a levy on large fortunes.
  • Socialist deputies express growing frustration with his silence, with some viewing a censure motion as a realistic near‑term risk.
  • Possible compromises under discussion include a temporary suspension of the pension reform and adjustments to State Medical Aid for undocumented migrants, which he reviewed with report authors as health advocates warn against restricting coverage.