France: What is 49.3 and why has PM Lecornu decided not to use it?

France’s new prime minister announced Friday he would not use a special constitutional power to force a budget through parliament without a vote and will instead seek a compromise with lawmakers from the left and the right. The so-called “49.3” article provides says the government can pass a bill without a vote at the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament. Lecornu’s predecessor, François Bayrou, used it to pass this year’s budget. Analysis by FRQNCE 24 French politics editor, Marc Perelman.