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A nationwide day of protest began in France on Tuesday, with unions joining students to demand better school conditions. The unrest, which started in September, has led to hundreds of school closures, thousands of arrests, and violent clashes. A 15-year-old lost his hand in Lens, sparking outrage, while the government promised reforms but criticized 'ultraviolent' elements.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu warned against escalating violence in French high school protests, following 164 arrests and injuries to 27 people. While the government cites vandalism and attacks on police, student unions blame budget cuts and overcrowded classes. The unrest has spread from Paris to southern and northern regions, coinciding with broader public sector strikes.
France's 2026 state budget passes after a months-long deadlock, with PM Sébastien Lecornu using a constitutional clause to bypass a parliamentary vote. The minority government survived several no-confidence motions as the Socialist Party abstained in exchange for concessions, pushing the projected deficit to about 5% of GDP (up from 4.7%). The budget, rolled over from last year, will take effect after a Constitutional Court review.
After finalizing the 2026 budget, Emmanuel Macron enters a lame-duck phase as France shifts from policy work to campaigning for municipal elections and the 2027 presidential race, with the budget win easing immediate concerns but raising questions about governance and a potential far-right challenge; Prime Minister Lecornu will steer toward non-controversial reforms and set the stage for 2027 fiscal plans, even as internal rivalries and political appetites threaten future stability.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes after promising to suspend President Macron’s pension reform, which helped him secure crucial parliamentary support amid France's ongoing political crisis and economic challenges.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes, allowing for a contentious debate on the budget and pension reforms amid political instability, with implications for France's economic outlook and government stability.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu survived two no-confidence votes, securing a temporary reprieve for his government amid tense budget negotiations and ongoing political fragmentation, with key concessions made to the Socialist Party to support pension reform suspensions.
French President Macron reappointed Lecornu as Prime Minister after a tumultuous week marked by Lecornu's resignation and political instability, with Macron moving forward with his plans despite opposition challenges.
French President Macron faces a political crisis with failed government negotiations, reappoints Lecornu, and plans to push the same budget despite opposition, amid a broader political stagnation in France.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces criticism after appointing Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister for the second time in a week, amid questions about his decision-making and political stability.
France's re-appointed Prime Minister Lecornu acknowledged the limited pool of candidates for his position and the fragile political situation, emphasizing the urgent need to pass a budget amid economic challenges and deep political divides, with his tenure potentially short-lived due to the country's ongoing crisis.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, known as Macron's loyal 'soldier monk', was reappointed just four days after resigning, to navigate a challenging 2026 budget through a hostile parliament amid criticism and rising popularity due to his humble persona.
French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister amid political turmoil, with Lecornu tasked to pass a 2026 budget and stabilize the government amidst opposition from both far right and left factions, as France faces its worst political crisis in decades.
French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister after a brief resignation, amid political turmoil and challenges in forming a stable government to address France's high public debt and budget deficit, with Lecornu facing a tight deadline and opposition from various political factions.
French President Emmanuel Macron reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister after his resignation, aiming to resolve France's political deadlock amid economic challenges and a fragile coalition, with Lecornu tasked to form a government and produce a budget by year's end.