France's Government Considers Forcing Budget Approval Amid Parliamentary Deadlock

France's government, led by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, faces stalled budget talks after three months of negotiations with parliament. The government blames opposition from the hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally for blocking compromise. Lecornu plans to propose an amended budget and may invoke constitutional Article 49.3 or Article 47 to pass it without a parliamentary vote, despite potential no-confidence motions from opposition parties including the Socialists. The government prioritizes passing the budget amid scrutiny over France's fiscal deficit.