Showdown in French Politics: National Resistance Against the Government

A storm is brewing in the French political landscape. The right-wing party Rassemblement National, led by Marine Le Pen, has announced its support for an initiative to disempower the French government. This follows the inability of Prime Minister Michel Barnier to reach a complete agreement with the party on the budget plans for the coming year. On Monday, Barnier stated before the National Assembly that he intends to use a constitutional mechanism to pass the Social Security law without a vote. However, this decision automatically allows for the possibility of a no-confidence vote. Immediately following this announcement, the Rassemblement National declared its support for such a no-confidence vote.