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French Assembly Passes Social Security Budget, Freezing Macron’s Pension Reform

A 247–234 margin buys Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu temporary breathing room before a tougher test in the Senate.

Argentine Senate Overrides Milei Veto on Disability Protections in 63–7 Vote