France’s divided parliament faces a pivotal vote on Tuesday that could spark a new political crisis and create a €30 billion shortfall in funding for healthcare, pensions and welfare.
Breakdown
- Lawmakers debate final modifications to key budget bill 15s
- Budget increase for hospitals and doctors introduced to gain support 46s
- Bill determines funding for pensions, healthcare, and welfare 1m 29s
- If bill fails, extra €30 billion spending; if passes, reduced to €19 billion 2m 17s
- Political pressure on officials if bill does not pass 3m 1s