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French PM Lecornu says he will use constitutional power to force through budget

France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu addresses journalists during a press conference following the cabinet meeting in Paris on 19 January, 2026. AFP - STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN

French ​Prime ⁠Minister Sébastien Lecornu has confirmed that he will invoke a special ​constitutional power, Article 49.3, to force a budget ‍for 2026 ​through parliament without a vote during Tuesday's session.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed on Monday evening he would ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote, conceding it was a "partial failure", after weeks of stalled negotiations.

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