French Far Right Threatens Government Over Budget Standoff

Jordan Bardella, leader of France's Rassemblement National (RN), has threatened to bring down Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government over a contentious budget proposal aimed at reducing France's deficit. The RN, a key voting bloc in the National Assembly, demands significant changes to the budget, which includes tax increases and spending cuts. With negotiations stalled and a crucial vote imminent, the political uncertainty has already impacted French markets, raising concerns about the country's financial stability.