French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used Article 49.3 of the constitution on Monday to force his 2025 social security budget through parliament without a vote. The move, intended to bypass the opposition, has triggered a no-confidence motion that could topple the government.
“It is now up to you... to decide if our country should have a financial law that is responsible, indispensable and useful for our fellow French citizens, or if we are to enter into uncharted territory,” Barnier told lawmakers.
