Olivier Faure, the First Secretary of the Socialist Party (PS), expressed hesitation on September 26 about making compromises on the 2027 budget, despite outreach efforts by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Faure warned the government that if no changes were made, the Socialist Party would take actions against it. He criticized the government for allegedly moving closer to the far right by accepting national preference in the distribution of certain social benefits, which he claimed could favor certain regions or groups over others. Faure emphasized that negotiations require effort from both sides and pointed out aspects of the 2027 budget proposal, such as reduced subsidies for renewable energy and a smaller contribution from France to the European Union, as aligning with the demands of the far-right National Rally party. These changes, he argued, could undermine France's environmental goals and its role in European cooperation. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu invited members of the Socialist Party in the National Assembly and Senate to a meeting to find a compromise on the budgetary texts that would be presented in the Council of Ministers on Thursday. He referenced the 2026 compromise, in which each party made concessions, and stated his willingness to continue this approach with the same openness and determination. Olivier Faure noted that the current situation is "radically" different from last year, when discussions led to softened budgetary measures, including the suspension of the pension reform, the introduction of a one-euro meal for students, an increase in the activity bonus, and the maintenance of pension and social benefit levels. Boris Vallaud, the leader of the PS deputies, stated on Wednesday evening that he did not perceive an outreach effort in the "recessionary" budget and that the draft needed to be "radically corrected," though he left the door open for further discussions.