The president of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, has urged the Prime Minister to adopt a budget that is "reasonable and responsible" without requiring a vote in parliament. She believes that seven months before the presidential election, a majority of deputies will support providing France with a budget without censuring the government. Braun-Pivet emphasized the importance of ensuring France has a budget in place, as it is a key function of government. Braun-Pivet, speaking on the TV program Bonjour! on TF1, suggested using article 49.3 of the French Constitution, which allows the government to adopt a text without a vote. She explained that while she is not typically in favor of using this article, she believes it is necessary in this situation. The article allows the government to pass legislation without parliamentary approval, but deputies can still vote to censure the government if they choose. Braun-Pivet argued that negotiating a non-censure agreement with the opposition is not necessary and that the Prime Minister should simply "take responsibility" by presenting a budget that meets the expectations of deputies. She is betting that a majority of deputies will not censure the government, provided the budget does not cross any "red lines" set by opposition groups. She also called on presidential candidates to "take responsibility" and ensure France has a budget, warning against actions that could put the country in a "catastrophic" situation. Marine Le Pen, a presidential candidate and leader of the National Rally (RN) deputies, expressed a preference for an "imperfect" but "operational" budget rather than a special law. She ruled out giving the government a "blank check" on its budget draft, indicating she would seek some form of oversight or conditions on the budget. This stance reflects the broader political debate over the balance between government authority and parliamentary control in the lead-up to the presidential election.