French Government on Brink as No-Confidence Votes Loom

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally plans to join a leftist coalition to initiate a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government over budget disputes. Despite Barnier's attempts to appease the National Rally, Le Pen criticized his budget plan for not meeting their demands, particularly regarding tax issues. The move could lead to the government's collapse, with a final vote expected soon. The political instability is partly attributed to President Emmanuel Macron's earlier decision to dissolve the government and call for snap elections.