Sebastien Lecornu Pledges to Respect Parliamentary Process on Budget
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has committed to working within parliamentary procedures to pass the 2026 budget, rejecting the use of constitutional powers to bypass voting. Lecornu faces challenging negotiations with a divided parliament and opposition parties as he aims for a compromise on the budget.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced he will not invoke special constitutional powers to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote, reinforcing the importance of a democratic process.
The announcement comes as Lecornu prepares for negotiations with rival parties, including the far-right National Rally and the Socialist party, in an effort to forge a consensus on the budget. This situation has been further complicated by a fragmented parliament, split into three ideological factions.
Under article 49.3 of the French constitution, the government can bypass votes, but it risks a no-confidence motion. Lecornu emphasizes parliament's role in shaping the budget and calls for compromise among lawmakers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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