What 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.
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French political crisis continues as Lecornu unveils new government Europe live
France's government faces imminent collapse after PM Sebastien Lecornu's reshuffle triggered no-confidence motions from both far-right and left parties.
