France’s Assemblée Nationale is in the news as Lecornu survives a no-confidence vote amid debates on retirement age and government deadlock.
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.
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.