Presidential race pressures spark fierce debate over France's 2027 budget in parliament

The finance bill for 2027, after a decisive rejection in the finance committee, moved to a public debate in the Assembly on Tuesday. Lawmakers are confronted with a large number of amendments focused on the revenue chapter, reflecting heightened scrutiny. The Socialist parliamentary group filed a motion to reject the bill before it is examined by the Assembly, a step that would send the text to the Senate.

Deputy Estelle Mercier described the motion as a clear summons for the government to reconsider its budget plan. The prime minister has offered no indication of altering the proposal, and previous cooperation between the Socialists and the government in 2025, which avoided invoking article 49.3, is now contrasted with current opposition tactics. All of this unfolds as parties position themselves for the 2027 presidential contest, making the budget a key battleground.