法国议会表决通过预算“特别法”保障财政运转

Group 1 - The French Parliament approved a "special law" to ensure fiscal operations and avoid government shutdowns, with unanimous support from both the National Assembly and the Senate [1][2] - The "special law" allows government departments to continue collecting taxes and financing essential public expenditures after January 1, 2026, due to the inability to pass the 2026 budget before the deadline [1] - President Macron described the "special law" as a temporary measure that is not satisfactory, while the Budget Minister stated it only meets the minimum service requirements [1] Group 2 - This marks the second consecutive year that France has passed a "special law" to maintain fiscal operations in the absence of a new annual budget [2] - Prime Minister Le Maire noted that despite difficulties with the budget, economic indicators such as growth, inflation, and employment are better than expected, but warned of challenges if the budget issue remains unresolved [2] - The French government plans to resume budget discussions in early January 2026, with no intention of bypassing the National Assembly for the approval of the 2026 budget [2]