The French government, led by President Emmanuel Macron, has activated an emergency budget law following the unprecedented failure to pass the national budget on time. This legislative maneuver grants the executive branch expanded powers to implement fiscal measures without the usual parliamentary approval, igniting fierce debates across the political spectrum. Opposition parties have condemned the move as an overreach, warning that bypassing democratic procedures risks undermining institutional checks and balances during a period marked by rising inflation and social unrest.

Key features of the emergency budget law include:

  • Temporary authorization for ministries to allocate funds beyond initially approved limits
  • Priority funding for crisis management sectors, such as healthcare and public security
  • Deferred parliamentary oversight, with reviews scheduled for a later date
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