Constitutionalist Benjamin Morel discusses the potential consequences of a budget blockade in France, particularly if the Assembly fails to adopt the Social Security budget by December 2. He explains that the government could proceed with Article 49.3 to bypass a vote. While essential services like health cards will remain functional, a prolonged budget blockade could lead to financial crises due to increased borrowing costs. Morel also clarifies that the French budgetary process differs significantly from the American ‘shutdown’ scenario.

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