Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally (RN), has expressed her opposition to the budget proposed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, calling it dangerous and punitive. She believes that a no-confidence motion is the only constitutional way to protect the French public from the effects of this budget. Along with a left-wing coalition, the New Popular Front (NFP), they have enough MPs to potentially topple the government. Despite some concessions made by Barnier, Le Pen and the RN are demanding more changes to avoid the no-confidence vote. If the government does fall, France could face financial turbulence, but the constitution allows for a caretaker government to pass an emergency budget. Le Pen’s political future is also in question as she faces an embezzlement trial that could impact her ability to run for president in 2027. The country is facing a political crisis as it heads towards a potential government collapse, with uncertainty about the future of leadership in France.
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