Political uncertainty is again looming in France after prime minister François Bayrou warned that he would use special executive powers this week to get his budget approved without a vote by lawmakers, reports ABC News.
The move is expected to trigger a motion of no confidence. Depending on whether political forces across the political board join forces, this could lead to Bayrou’s downfall.
That’s what happened in December, when a confidence motion triggered by budget disputes forced prime minister Michel Barnier to resign.
Speaking to La Tribune Dimanche media, Bayrou said he will use a constitutional tool known as Article 49.3, which allows the government to pass legislation without a parliamentary vote but leaves it exposed to confidence motions.
On Monday, French lawmakers are set to debate the conclusions of a joint Parliamentary committee on the state budget and will turn their attention to the social security budget later in the week.