<h1>French Government Survives No-Confidence Vote, 2025 Budget Adopted Using Special Constitutional Powers</h1> France's government successfully navigated a no-confidence vote in parliament, leading to the adoption of the 2025 state budget. The Prime Minister employed special constitutional powers to bypass a traditional vote by lawmakers, which initiated the no-confidence motion. However, the motion garnered only 128 votes, significantly short of the 289 required to pass. The Prime Minister, a seasoned centrist, assumed office in December following a political crisis caused by budget disagreements that resulted in the downfall of the previous administration.