The assembly will not convene this weekend, with left groups denouncing the “unacceptable” decision.

“We also have to take into account the fatigue that occurs among the deputies, among the collaborators, among the administrators” of the Assembly, explained Laurent Panifous, the minister in charge of relations with Parliament.

It almost didn’t continue, it was stopped. The National Assembly, which resumed examining the finance bill on Wednesday, will ultimately not meet this weekend as planned. The announcement was made shortly before midnight, Thursday 13 November, by the minister in charge of relations with Parliament. “At the rate we are going, it is clear that by Monday we will not have completed all 1,900 amendments” remaining on the first part (receipt), said Laurent Panifous. Therefore, the debate will not continue “Saturday and Sunday” : they will resume on Monday from 9am instead of midday.

After several weeks of budget discussions, “we must also take into account the fatigue that exists among deputies, among collaborators, among administrators” The Assembly, defended Laurent Panifous on the hemicycle, stating that he had done so “confiscated” by several groups regarding this issue.

Left-wing groups were immediately offended by this decision, which effectively shortened the debate over a text discussed within a tight deadline. Some lawmakers accused the executive of trying to prevent the vote from taking place.

An immediate decision qualifies as“not acceptable” by chief deputy environmental activist Cyrielle Chatelain, who accused the executive “to regulate (…) the fact that this assembly cannot decide on the budget”. “Don’t use someone’s tiredness as an excuse” For “preventing us from being able to vote on the state budget”added La France insoumise coordinator Manuel Bompard.

The entire text must be submitted to the Senate by November 23 at midnight, in line with the constitutional deadline. If it becomes clear that the deputies do not have time to reach a final result, a vote on revenue alone is also not guaranteed. The socialists will continue “massive withdrawal of amendments” so that the Assembly can “choose”, MP Philippe Brun said, saying he regretted the government’s decision. LFI said it had withdrawn 15% of its amendments and was ready to withdraw more.