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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu confirmed the passage of the 2026 budget using Article 49.3 after extensive parliamentary debate, featuring cuts across most sectors and a €6.7 billion increase in defense spending. Opposition parties have initiated motions of no confidence, while security concerns have escalated following the October 2025 Louvre heist, with €88 million in stolen jewels still missing. Additionally, Culture Minister Rachida Dati plans to resign to focus on the upcoming Paris municipal elections.