Bastien François, political scientist: 'There are good and bad ways to use Article 49.3' of the French Constitution
- Posted on January 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Bastien François, political scientist: 'There are good and bad ways to use Article 49.3' of the French Constitution
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's decision to ram the budget through Parliament without a vote, using Article 49.3 of the Constitution, is not undemocratic, explains political science professor Bastien François.
