Marine Le Pen, the candidate of the National Rally (RN) for the French presidential election, has said she will not rule out supporting a motion of censure against the 2027 budget. This budget, which is currently under debate, has drawn criticism from both left-wing and right-wing political groups. During an interview with LCI on September 16, Le Pen suggested she is likely to vote against the budget, citing disagreements with the policies it represents. When asked if this could lead to the government’s collapse, she said it would depend on whether the government uses a specific legislative tool called Article 49.3 or if a motion of censure is passed. She added that she would not restrict herself from any political action. Le Pen acknowledged the need for a budget, even if it is not perfect, and stressed the importance of having one that can be revised once her party comes to power. She and Jordan Bardella, the RN’s parliamentary group leader, plan to present their own “just” budget starting in early October. Louis Aliot, vice-president of the RN, echoed these sentiments during an interview with BFMTV, stating the party would definitely vote against the current budget. He said the decision to support a motion of censure would depend on the budget's content, which has not yet been fully examined. While Aliot warned against actions that could paralyze the country, he suggested a motion of censure might be considered if the government’s policies are seen as unacceptable. The Socialist Party has already introduced an alternative 2027 budget proposal and has signaled that it might support a motion of censure against the government. Olivier Faure, the party’s first secretary, suggested that a censure vote on the 2027 budget is likely. Boris Vallaud, the leader of the Socialist deputies, said it is "probable" that his group would support such a motion. Similarly, Manuel Bompard, national coordinator of the Left Party, reaffirmed that the party intends to "bring down this budget" and has no interest in negotiating with the government, as they believe the current financial framework is unworkable. In response to the anticipated intense parliamentary debate over the budget, Sébastien Lecornu, the minister of ecology, urged his colleagues to make additional efforts to control spending in 2027. His call comes amid deteriorating public finances, worsened by rising interest rates on the national debt. The minister emphasized the need to maintain political flexibility in such a challenging economic environment.