French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen on Monday threatened to back a no confidence motion that could topple the government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier in a standoff over the budget, saying after talks both sides were entrenched in their positions.
Months of political tensions since right-winger Barnier became prime minister at the helm of a minority government appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the wake of this summer’s elections are coming to a head over the budget which has yet to be approved by parliament, AFP reported.
The opposition on all sides of the spectrum have denounced the budget, prompting Barnier to consider brandishing the weapon of article 49.3 of the constitution which allows a government to force through legislation without a vote in parliament.
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El nuevo gobierno francés del primer ministro Michel Barnier está en la cuerda floja ante la amenaza de un voto de censura, que podría perder. El presupuesto y la amenaza de pasarlo por el mecanismo 49,3, que no exige votación en la Asamblea Nacional, es la razón.
ReplyDeleteEl "49.3" da al primer ministro la posibilidad de aprobar un proyecto de ley sin la votación de la Asamblea Nacional. Para ello, asume la responsabilidad del gobierno, previa deliberación del Consejo de ministros. El texto se considera adoptado, si no se aprueba ninguna moción de censura contra el gobierno.