What is going on with France's budget?

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France's parliament is passing emergency stopgap laws to roll over the existing budget due to political deadlock. These measures prevent a government shutdown but include no new investments, as lawmakers struggle to reach agreement on a new budget. The situation has caused frustration among MPs and the public, with ongoing negotiations and concerns over France's large budget deficit.

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French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

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National Assembly passes stopgap bill with 496 votes for, zero against 26s
Bill rolls over 2025 budget into 2026 to keep government running 56s
Political deadlock persists; negotiations to continue in January 1m 21s
Bill aims to prevent a government shutdown; now moves to Senate 1m 31s
Frustration grows among MPs and public over ongoing budget impasse 2m 47s

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French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

France 24

10 hours ago

French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

The National Assembly unanimously approves a stopgap bill to roll over the 2025 budget into 2026, ensuring government operations continue amid political deadlock.

France 24

10 hours ago

French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

The emergency measure allows the government to collect taxes, pay public salaries, and deliver pensions, but is not a new budget.

France 24

10 hours ago

French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

France faces months of political deadlock, with three major parliamentary blocs unable to reach a budget compromise.

France 24

10 hours ago

French Parliament approves Stopgap Bill: Budget bill moves to senate

Negotiations for a full budget agreement will continue, with the bill now moving to the Senate.

French lawmakers race to pass emergency rollover 2026 budget law

France 24

15 hours ago

French lawmakers race to pass emergency rollover 2026 budget law

Ministers propose an emergency law to extend current tax, borrowing, and spending policies, aiming to avoid a US-style government shutdown.

France 24

15 hours ago

French lawmakers race to pass emergency rollover 2026 budget law

France faces the highest budget deficit in the eurozone, drawing scrutiny from investors and ratings agencies.

France races to pass stopgap budget law after budget talks fail

France 24

1 day ago

France races to pass stopgap budget law after budget talks fail

France is using the 'loi speciale' to roll over the previous year's budget after failing to pass a new one, preventing a government shutdown but allowing no new investments.

France 24

1 day ago

France races to pass stopgap budget law after budget talks fail

Rolling over the 2024 budget into 2025 is estimated to cost around 12 billion euros.

What is going on with France's budget?

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