The high-stakes vote gives some respite for the weakened French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu It came down to just 13 votes. The Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS)has been adopted by France's lower house of parliament, a major win for French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who has been wal»»»

In a sign that bodes well for Bayrou, Socialist party leaders welcomed the agreement. PARIS — France's 2025 budget cleared a key parliamentary hurdle on Friday, setting up a make-or-break moment next week in which Prime Minister François Bayrou will likely be forced to put his job on the line.»»»