Marine Le Pen, a leading candidate for France’s National Rally in the upcoming presidential election, expressed her preference on Saturday, September 12, for an "imperfect, operational" budget for 2027 over the creation of a special law. She made this statement during an event in Le Touquet, a coastal town in northern France where the National Rally is celebrating its return to parliamentary representation after recent elections. Le Pen argued that having a budget that is not fully complete but still functional before the next elections would be more advantageous than passing a special law. She believes this approach would provide flexibility, allowing for adjustments to be made later without the need to introduce a comprehensive finance bill in the busy September-October period, which is traditionally when the government presents its annual financial plans. Her comments come at a time when France is preparing for a new budget cycle, and political parties are strategizing how to manage fiscal policies ahead of the presidential elections. The National Rally, which has been gaining momentum in French politics, is positioning itself as a strong alternative to the current government. Le Pen’s preference reflects a broader debate in French politics about how to structure financial planning and legislative processes. By advocating for an operational budget, she aims to avoid the potential political and procedural challenges that could arise from passing a special law or delaying the budget until after the elections.