Marine Le Pen renews threat to back censure motion that could topple Barnier as PM

Marine Le Pen has reiterated her readiness to support a censure motion against Prime Minister Barnier, emphasizing the National Rally's strict budgetary demands and increasing tensions with the government.

Barnier faces opposition from both Le Pen's far-right National Rally and the left-wing New Popular Front, as speculation grows about his potential use of the controversial 49:3 constitutional measure to pass the budget.

During discussions with Barnier, Le Pen stressed the National Rally’s red lines on budget proposals, particularly concerning tax increases and pension adjustments, highlighting significant political divisions.

Barnier describes the possibility of a censure motion influenced by both the far-right and left as a 'coalition of opposites,' asserting that stability and serenity are what the public desires.

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