French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions

French parliament debates and votes two no-confidence motions against the new government

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu leaves after delivering a speech during a debate before votes on two no-confidence motions against the French government tabled by members of parliament of La France Insoumise (France Unbowed - LFI) and the Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN), two days after the French Prime Minister's general policy speech, during a public session at the National Assembly in Paris, France, October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Source: REUTERS

France's government on Thursday survived a first vote of no confidence held in the National Assembly, after a pledge by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to suspend a landmark reform of the pension system won him the support of some left-wing lawmakers.

The motion, filed by the hard-left, was backed by 271 members of parliament. 289 votes were needed for the motion to pass.

The far-right National Rally also filed a no confidence motion which will be voted on shortly.

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By Reuters