Budget Struggles in France as Parliament Stalls

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu plans special law for 2025 budget. Tax collection after January 1 will continue civil servant pay. Political instability and hung parliament delay budget talks. Senate and lower house conflict complicates budget passage. Social security budget narrowly passed but state budget stalled. Economic authorities call measure a short-term fix. Central bank warns deficit will rise above desired levels. PM pledges austerity budget without constitutional shortcuts. Parliament cannot agree on budget before year end
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