France 24's "Essential Politics" program examines the multiple fronts opened by the head of state, amid geopolitical tensions, a contested 2027 budget, and developments on the left.
The prime minister has shifted his position in recent days on several issues championed by the far-right party, while Marine Le Pen hints at a possible decision not to file a no-confidence motion to avert a financial crisis.
According to a draft Social Security financing bill, the lowest-income retirees would be spared, while middle-tier pensions would rise more slowly than inflation.
The Prime Minister claims that a foreigner arriving legally in France gains access to social benefits faster than a French citizen returning from abroad, a statement that several fact-checks tend to qualify.
The government spokesperson responded to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's announcements on the 2027 budget, which targets bringing the public deficit down to 5%.
The Alerte collective, which brings together anti-poverty associations, is criticizing a measure proposed by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu as part of the 2027 budget.
The economy minister responded to the prime minister's budget announcements, calling for collective effort to reach the target.
The prime minister presented the broad outlines of his 2027 budget proposal Thursday afternoon, according to an account by Le Monde.
The Socialist group in the National Assembly has presented an alternative budget proposal for 2027, aimed at improving purchasing power for French citizens and strengthening climate action efforts, notably through the return of the Zucman tax.
Announced Tuesday, September 15, this funding envelope to combat gender-based and sexual violence is deemed insufficient by several organizations to fully implement the comprehensive law.
The Prime Minister detailed on Tuesday the amounts the government wants to allocate to a future "comprehensive law" against gender-based and sexual violence, as well as child protection.
The Prime Minister detailed on Tuesday the amounts the government intends to allocate toward a future 'comprehensive law' against gender-based and sexual violence, which will be examined by Parliament in fall 2026.