Europe politicsfromThe Local France1 day agoWhat is Article 47 of the French constitution and why is it important now?Articles 49.3 and 47 provide mechanisms to pass bills through a deadlocked French parliament, with distinct limits and consequences for governments and budgets.
France newsfromThe Local France1 month agoNew French PM tries to gain opposition backingPrime Minister Sebastien Lecornu pledged not to use article 49.3 and will seek a parliamentary vote on the 2026 austerity budget.
France politicsfromThe Local France6 months agoFrench Phrase of the Day: Quarante-neuf troisQuarante-neuf trois (49.3) is a French constitutional article allowing the prime minister to pass legislation without parliamentary consent.