Socialist Party (PS) Deputy Philippe Brun has warned that if no agreement is reached with the left, the PS will vote for a “censure” motion in the National Assembly. This warning comes as a critical phase of budget negotiations is taking place, with discussions being held in a joint commission of senators and deputies to reach a compromise on the national budget.
The commission began its work on Thursday morning, aiming to create a compromise version of the budget to be reviewed in the Assembly on Monday. However, the possibility of using the 49.3 procedure to bypass a vote and push the budget through without parliamentary approval looms, which would likely lead to a censure motion.
Brun expressed hope that compromises could be found and emphasized the PS’s openness to dialogue. He urged the Macronist and Republican parties to also be open to finding a solution with the left. However, he made it clear that if no progress is made, the PS will be forced to take decisive action.
