National Assembly Debates Budget with Potential Use of Article 49.3
The National Assembly is currently engaged in heated debates regarding the 2025 budget, with the government contemplating the use of Article 49.3 to adopt the budget without a vote. According to Maud Bregeon, the government spokesperson, while this constitutional option is available, Prime Minister's intention is to allow discussions to proceed. However, many deputies, including LFI Finance Committee President Éric Coquerel, believe that invoking Article 49.3 is becoming increasingly likely as tensions rise within the assembly.
Ongoing Search for Kidnapped Newborn Santiago
In a distressing case, the search for Santiago, a newborn abducted from a maternity ward in Aulnay-sous-Bois, continues. Authorities have located the vehicle of the parents, who are the main suspects, in Charleroi, Belgium. The police have issued a search notice in Belgium following the end of the kidnapping alert in France. Pediatricians are concerned for Santiago's health as he requires essential medical care, having been born prematurely.
Violence Escalates in Grenoble Amid Drug-Related Shootings
Grenoble has witnessed a surge in gun violence, with a recent shooting resulting in the death of a 15-year-old boy linked to drug dealing. This incident marks the second shooting in the area within 48 hours, highlighting a troubling trend of over twenty drug-related shootings in the metropolitan area this year. The local community is increasingly alarmed by this violence, prompting calls for urgent action.
