France's 2026 state budget was adopted after two no-confidence motions were rejected. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invoked Article 49.3 to pass the budget without a vote, amid deep divisions in parliament. The budget aims to reduce the public deficit but faces criticism from both allies and opposition. The left remains divided, with the Socialists ensuring government survival by not supporting the no-confidence votes. The situation is complicated by pressure from the EU to manage debt amidst political instability. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)