French Parliament Likely to Miss Key Budget Deadline
The National Assembly of France is expected to miss the deadline to vote on the first part of the 2026 budget. Lawmakers were scheduled to vote on Tuesday on the budget section concerning revenue generation, but the large number of amendments is causing delays.
Amendments Delay the Vote
More than 2,400 amendments remain to be discussed and voted on, making it unlikely the assembly will complete the process in time.
"We will not have time to vote on the revenue side of the budget on Tuesday," said Philippe Juvin, the lead budget lawmaker in the National Assembly, in an interview with broadcaster LCI.
Official Confirmation and Scheduling Impact
Two unnamed government officials confirmed the delay to POLITICO, noting the challenge it poses to the tight legislative schedule. The budget discussions need to conclude shortly before Christmas.
This timing is crucial to allow any passed bills to undergo review by the constitutional court before President Emmanuel Macron enacts them.
Next Steps
If the vote is missed on Tuesday, debate on the revenue part will pause until November 13. Afterward, lawmakers will have 10 days to finalize discussions before the budget text moves to the Senate.
Author's summary: The French National Assembly is unlikely to meet the revenue budget vote deadline due to over 2,400 pending amendments, risking the legislative timeline ahead of Christmas.