France adopts its 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
France passed its 2026 budget after four months of political deadlock, when two no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government both fell short in the National Assembly.
France passed its 2026 budget after four months of political deadlock, surviving two no-confidence motions against Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s minority government — a left-wing motion fell 29 votes short of the 289 needed, while a far-right motion drew only 135. The budget targets a deficit of 5% of GDP and includes a roughly €6.5–6.7 billion increase in military spending. Lecornu ultimately used constitutional powers to push the bill through without a full parliamentary vote, and the Socialist party’s support was secured with concessions including student meal subsidies.