Socialist parties in Spain and France are in the news over political crises—corruption, no-confidence votes, and pension debates.
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.