France’s PM to risk confidence vote with second attempt to force through budget

Decision to use executive measure known as 49.3' was also taken in December, toppling the previous government

France faces further political uncertainty as the prime minister, Francois Bayrou, prepares to ignore threats of a no-confidence motion and force the 2025 budget bill through without a vote.

With no majority in the Assemblee Nationale, the centrist politician has little choice but to use the constitutional measure, known as the 49.3", on Monday to pass the legislation aimed at reducing the country's soaring deficit.