France poised to adopt 2026 budget after months of tense talks

The premier on Friday forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time, triggering another wave of motions from the hard left and far-right parties. If Lecornu survives the challenges -- which are expected to be rejected on Monday evening -- the budget will move forward for final approval. The motions follow four months of political deadlock over the budget that last month forced Lecornu into an about-face on his pledge not to force the budget through parliament without a vote...