Since the French government lost its absolute majority in parliament, it's becoming harder to get legislation passed. However France has a handy tool called article 49.3 – and it appears increasingly likely the Prime Minister will be using it. RFI looks at how this “nuclear legislative weapon” actually works and whether it's really the threat to democracy that detractors are claiming.
Article 49.3 of the French constitution, commonly known as "Le 49.3", is a mechanism that allows the executive to force laws through parliament without a vote.
