法国国民议会表决通过2026年社会保障预算草案

Group 1 - The French National Assembly approved the 2026 social security budget draft with a narrow margin of 247 votes in favor and 234 against, reflecting a significant political maneuvering among various parties [1] - The budget draft includes a suspension of the retirement system reform, seen as a key step by the government to fulfill commitments to left-wing parties [1] - Prime Minister Leclerc expressed gratitude to the supporting parties and emphasized that the approval of the budget draft marks an end to the deterioration of France's public finances [1] Group 2 - Social security expenditures account for over 40% of France's overall public sector spending, covering welfare, healthcare, and pensions [2] - The government aims to keep the social security deficit within €20 billion, while previously warning that failure to pass the budget could lead to a deficit of €30 billion [2] - In December 2024, former Prime Minister Barnier bypassed the National Assembly using constitutional Article 49.3 to forcefully pass the 2025 social security budget, leading to a vote of no confidence against the government [2]