France's budget debate heats up as MPs reject income tax freeze

France's parliament faced intense debates over next year’s budget, with MPs rejecting a proposal to freeze the income tax scale, resulting in a loss of around €2 billion for the government. The right-wing parties succeeded in securing cuts on overtime taxes, whereas the Socialists are advocating for an additional tax on high earners. Left-wing leader Olivier Faure has warned that if no compromise is reached soon, he will push for a no-confidence vote which could lead to early parliamentary elections. These debates took place over the weekend and highlight the ongoing fiscal tensions within France's political landscape.