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Lecornu Turns to 49.3 to Push Through France’s 2026 Budget

The decision triggers censure bids, with the government relying on Socialist non-censure won through concessions.

Le premier ministre Sébastien Lecornu a justifié l’utilisation du 49.3, lundi 19 janvier 2026, comme la seule solution permettant l’adoption du budget.
Pascale Got, députée du groupe Socialistes et apparentés, prend la parole lors des questions au gouvernement, à l’Assemblée nationale, à Paris le 13 janvier 2026.
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Overview

  • After an extraordinary Council of Ministers on January 19, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he will engage his government’s responsibility via 49.3, reversing his October pledge and expressing regret.
  • He will first trigger 49.3 on the revenue section Tuesday, then on spending and the full text, with a final budget possible by mid-February if censure motions fail.
  • La France insoumise and the Rassemblement National said they will file motions of censure, while the Socialist group indicated it would not support censure after recent talks.
  • Concessions cited by Socialists include a higher prime d’activité, €1 university meals and additional funding for social housing, with no increase in household taxes.
  • The budget retains an €8 billion surtax on profits of roughly 300 large companies and drops a planned CVAE cut, as the government targets a deficit near 5% of GDP.