French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence motions by opposition parties, buying time to focus on passing the 2026 budget. However, the relief may be short-lived as far-left and far-right groups continue to challenge his leadership. Lecornu's concessions to secure support, including freezing reforms and giving parliament control over the budget, reflect France's political turbulence and the struggle to secure a reliable majority amid growing public disillusionment.