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François Bayrou Sébastien Lecornu Michel Barnier Gabriel Attal Francois Bayrou Emmanuel Macron Political Leadership Political Appointments Sebastien Lecornu Social Partners Policy Announcements Political Parties Political Legitimacy Matignon Cabinet Resignation Budget Proposals Political Meetings Political Alliances Political Crisis Legislative Process Cabinet Reshuffle Political Accountability Security Forces Legislative Elections Legislative Actions Political Responsibility Minister of the Interior Social Dialogue Condemnation Measures Announcement Farmers Protection Confidence Vote

France Adopts 2026 Budget After No-Confidence Votes Fail

Article 49.3 plus Socialist concessions cleared the bill.

Nationwide Strikes Sweep France as Unions Protest Austerity, Eiffel Tower Closes

Arnault Escalates Opposition to Zucman Wealth Tax as France’s Budget Stakes Rise

Bayrou Faces Likely Defeat in Sept. 8 Confidence Vote as Talks Fail and Markets Wobble