French PM Survives Confidence Votes
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly survived two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly, securing a temporary lifeline for his fragile government.
Political concessions
To gain support, Lecornu agreed to suspend President Macron’s controversial pension reform, a key demand from the Socialist Party.
Vote breakdown
The first motion, proposed by left-wing lawmakers, gathered 271 votes—18 short of the 289 required to topple the government. The second motion, led by the far-right, failed with just 144 votes in favor.
Challenges ahead
Despite surviving this test, Lecornu leads a minority government in a deeply fragmented parliament. He must now navigate difficult negotiations to pass the 2026 budget, amid pressure from opposition and skepticism about the durability of his support.
