Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon traded criticism Monday over high school students blockading classes to demand more resources.
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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 prime minister is asking his government to maintain state spending in 2027 at the same level as 2026, while reminding lawmakers of the urgency of adopting the finance bill, particularly in response to the Lyhanna affair.
The Prime Minister has asked his ministers to renew support measures for sectors affected by rising fuel prices, a move some industry professionals say falls short.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says France must reduce expenditures as the government seeks an additional $2.9 billion in savings while preparing the 2027 budget.
The Prime Minister outlined Tuesday the amounts the government plans to allocate to the upcoming "comprehensive law" against gender-based and sexual violence, as well as to child protection.
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 invokes "exemplary conduct" amid deteriorating public finances, while excluding the defense sector from this directive.