French politician threatens government collapse over budget dispute
Political stand-off intensifies in France as **Marine Le Pen** challenges government over 2025 budget plans. Legal troubles and cost-of-living issues create complex situation for coalition stability
In a high-stakes political move Marine Le Pen made clear her National Rally party wont back down on budget demands (a situation that could lead to government fall). The far-right leader spoke on 11/20/24 about her red-lines: protecting french peoples money and stopping new taxes
We will not accept that the purchasing power of the French be once again hit; this is a red line and if this red line is crossed‚ we will vote no-confidence
Prime Minister Michel Barnierʼs coalition faces trouble - its trying to push 2025 budget through parliament without proper vote using article 49.3; which many see as too forceful. Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot thinks differently: “Those who would topple the government will create disorder“
The situation gets more complex as Le Pen deals with legal issues that might stop her from running in the 27 election. Prosecutors want her banned from public office for 5 years because of EU money problems but she says its not true
In an unexpected twist Le Pen said her party will support far-left proposals to cancel President Emmanuel Macronʼs pension changes. The National Rally party head Jordan Bardella keeps saying their final choice depends on what happens with budget talks
- No new taxes for regular people
- Protection for retired folks money
- Help for small-business owners
- Better cost-of-living support
The governments survival now depends on careful negotiations - they need Le Penʼs party to stay neutral during upcoming votes. With rising prices being a big worry for voters (just like in US where Trump won against Harris this month) the pressure keeps growing
