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Sébastien Lecornu, appointed France's fifth prime minister in two years, is tasked with passing a contentious budget amid political fragmentation and protests. His challenge is to navigate a divided parliament and opposition protests over fiscal reforms and deficit reduction measures.
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French Prime Minister Lecornu narrowly avoided ousting after parliament rejected motions to topple his government amid political deadlock. He suspended pension reform until 2027 to secure support for the 2026 budget, facing opposition from both the far-left and far-right. Macron's second term remains fragile as parliament remains divided.
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France's government, led by Prime Minister Se9bastien Lecornu, is struggling to pass a social security budget amid political instability. The bill includes suspending Macron's pension reforms and raising taxes to secure Socialist support. Failure risks a significant funding shortfall and further government upheaval.