Negotiate on the budget or we'll bring you down, France's far right tells government

France faces a potential political crisis as the far-right National Rally party threatens to support a vote of no confidence against the government if fresh concessions over the 2025 budget are not met by Monday. Led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, RN demands include pension increases, support for small businesses, and dropping plans to reduce medication reimbursements. The leftwing New Popular Front alliance has already drafted a no-confidence motion in case Prime Minister Michel Barnier uses special powers to force through the budget bill, risking his government’s fall.

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