the government could use 49.3 to pass its budget

The government should not resort to 49.3 in the coming days to pass its budget, even if this option is considered. “These days, that seems unlikely. All the eyes of the French are turned towards the shortages of gasoline. Not sure that the executive wants to open this page now and feed the criticisms of the oppositions“, explains Christelle Meralsince Élysée Palace, Wednesday 12 October.

The context is tense since Jean-Luc Mélenchon and La France Insoumise are already calling to demonstrate, Sunday, October 16, against the high cost of living. “That said, the government can use 49.3 at any time. Only condition, this must be mentioned in the Council of Ministers“, continues the journalist. As a reminder, the 49.3 was last used in 2020. Emmanuel Macron then convened a Council of Ministers before implementing 49.3.