by Mike ‘Mish’ Shedlock
Mish Talk
Parliamentary rules in France are a bit bizarre. Rules allow the president to pass legislation directly, over the wishes of parliament, without a vote.
The legislation stands unless the president fails a confidence vote.
Expect a vote shortly as Hollande whipped up legislation that neither the left nor the right can stand.
The Financial Times reports French Government Bypasses Parliament to Force Through Jobs Bill.