France braces for political showdown as new prime minister seeks to force budget through

Political uncertainty looms in France as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou plans to use special executive powers to pass the budget without a parliamentary vote, possibly triggering a no-confidence motion. Disagreements over budget and social security changes have deepened tensions in the National Assembly, risking Bayrou’s downfall. Political uncertainty looms in France as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou plans to use special executive powers to pass the budget without a parliamentary vote, possibly triggering a no-confidence motion. Disagreements over budget and social security changes have deepened tensions in the National Assembly, risking Bayrou’s downfall.  Economic Times