Finance
French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 30, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 30, 2026
Quick Summary
French PM Sebastien Lecornu uses Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget without a vote, likely leading to no confidence votes.
French PM Uses Constitutional Power to Push 2026 Budget Without Vote
Overview of the 2026 Budget Passage
PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu made use of a special constitutional power on Friday to force his 2026 budget bill through the deeply divided lower house of parliament without a vote, a move that will likely trigger further votes of no confidence.
Use of Article 49.3
Lecornu had already invoked Article 49.3 of the Constitution on the income side as well as on the expenditure side of the legislation to get it through the lower house, where it had become deadlocked after three months of discussions.
Political Context and Reactions
(Reporting by Louise Rasmussen, editing by Charlotte Van Campenhout)
Key Takeaways
- •French PM Sebastien Lecornu uses Article 49.3.
- •2026 budget passed without parliamentary vote.
- •Move likely to trigger no confidence votes.
- •Parliament deadlocked after three months.
- •Political tensions rise in France.
Frequently Asked Questions about French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the French Prime Minister's use of Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote.
2What is Article 49.3?
Article 49.3 is a constitutional provision in France that allows the government to pass a bill without a parliamentary vote.
3Why was the budget passed without a vote?
The budget was passed without a vote due to a deadlock in the lower house of parliament after three months of discussions.
