Marine Le Pen Vows to Censure Government Over 2026 Budget Cuts
Marine Le Pen criticizes the proposed 2026 budget, threatening government censure over public service cuts.
Key Points
- • Marine Le Pen threatens to censure the government over the 2026 budget cuts.
- • 70% of the public opposes the removal of two public holidays proposed by the government.
- • The National Rally claims the budget undermines social justice and workers' rights.
- • Le Pen expresses intention to run for legislative elections if the Assembly is dissolved.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally (RN), has strongly condemned the French government's proposed 2026 budget, explicitly stating that her party cannot support it under current conditions. In a recent address, she declared, "En l’état, il est impossible pour le RN de ne pas censurer ce gouvernement," reflecting the party's intent to hold the government accountable for what they perceive as harmful cuts to public services, including the controversial removal of two public holidays.
The budget, presented by Prime Minister François Bayrou, has faced intense scrutiny. While it includes a plan to raise public spending by 29 billion euros, totaling 1,722 billion euros for 2026, the RN argues that the cuts proposed are socially damaging and threaten workers' rights. Le Pen pointed out that 70% of the French public opposes the removal of holidays, highlighting a significant disconnect between government proposals and public sentiment.
Furthermore, opposition parties, including La France Insoumise, have joined in the criticism, labeling the budget a "scandal," with concerns about its detrimental effect on purchasing power and social equity. The RN's stance underscores a broader call within the opposition to reconsider the budgetary measures, stressing the need for a more equitable approach to fiscal policy as France navigates its significant public debt of 3,000 billion euros.
As the political landscape heats up, Le Pen has also hinted at her intention to re-enter the legislative race should the National Assembly be dissolved, revealing her commitment to influence future political discourse in France. Overall, the budget proposal faces mounting criticism and opposition, setting the stage for potential confrontations in the Assembly in the coming days.