The Social Security Financing Bill was adopted by France's lower house of parliament with a narrow margin of 13 votes, marking a significant victory for Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. The bill faced opposition from the conservative Republicans and required last-minute concessions to gain support from the Socialist party. The adoption is crucial as it addresses a ballooning deficit, with warnings that rejection could worsen public finances. The bill includes a suspension of President Macron's unpopular pension reform, and now awaits a Senate reading. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)