Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, has threatened to vote for a motion of censure against Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government if the budget negatively impacts the purchasing power of French citizens. As Barnier prepares to meet with parliamentary leaders, Le Pen’s demands for tax reforms are clear. The government is increasingly concerned about the potential fallout if the National Rally and left-wing parties unite against it. Tensions mount as the possibility of political upheaval looms in the face of proposed budget cuts.