France, Jan. 23 -- Lecornu on Tuesday used a constitutional power to force the income part of the 2026 state budget through parliament without a vote, after making concessions to gain the backing of the Socialists.

The prime minister's move triggered two no confidence motions, filed by the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and far-right National Rally (RN).

MPs on Friday voted not to bring down the government.The first motion secured 269 votes and the second 142, out of the National Assembly's 577 lawmakers.

The Socialists, a key swing group, did not support either motion. 'Tool of last resort'

After surviving Friday's votes, Lecornu announced he was also officially pushing through the expense part of the 2026 state budget, causing LFI t...