Sebastian Lecornu's authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.

Sebastian Lecornu's authority could be called into question if his budget fails to secure a majority.

Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.

The hung Assemblée Nationale passed a budget bill for the social security system on Tuesday. So far, Sébastien Lecornu's strategy of compromise has been effective, if costly.