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News|PoliticsFrench government survives no-confidence votesThe no-confidence motions aimed to protest the European Union’s trade agreement with the MERCOSUR bloc.

## French Government Overcomes No-Confidence Votes

NBy Noah RedmondJan 15, 20261 min read

French Government Overcomes No-Confidence Votes

On Wed, Dec 9, 2025, French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu successfully navigated two no-confidence votes in parliament, allowing the government to proceed with addressing upcoming budget discussions.

The motions were initiated by the National Rally (RN) and France Unbowed (LFI) parties to express opposition to the European Union’s trade agreement with the MERCOSUR bloc, comprising Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The agreement was approved by EU member states despite resistance from French political factions.

The motion led by LFI received 256 votes, 32 short of the required number for passage. The RN's motion gained 142 votes, also failing to pass.

Prime Minister Lecornu emphasized the need to shift focus toward the 2026 budget, criticizing the time spent on no-confidence votes as a distraction from pressing financial debates. He highlighted this delay amidst international uncertainties.

The agreement was approved by EU member states despite resistance from French political factions.
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The Socialist Party and the conservative Republicans decided against supporting the motions, maintaining their stance on the government's handling of the MERCOSUR agreement.

The French government is now preparing for challenging budget negotiations. Prime Minister Lecornu may consider using Article 49.3 of the Constitution to pass the finance bill without a parliamentary vote. This measure would involve discussions with various political groups, excluding RN and LFI, and might provoke additional no-confidence votes.

Despite this, lawmakers are motivated to conclude budgetary debates, even with the fiscal deficit nearing 5 percent.

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France continues to face pressure to address its significant budget deficit. Political instability since the snap elections in 2024 has hindered progress, with three governments, including that of former Prime Minister Michel Barnier, having fallen due to budget-related no-confidence votes.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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