Jordan Bardella, the president of France’s far-right National Rally (RN), expressed concerns on Thursday, September 17, during an interview on BFMTV, about the upcoming 2027 government budget. He warned that any savings measures should not come at the expense of the working population, calling such a budget "extremely unfair" during a period of economic hardship for many French citizens. Bardella emphasized that any fiscal adjustments should avoid placing additional burdens on workers or imposing unfair regulations on businesses, which he believes need more freedom from taxes and regulations to grow, create jobs, and raise wages. Bardella acknowledged that he has not yet reviewed the full 2027 budget but responded to earlier remarks by Sébastien Lecornu, the minister of ecology, who had suggested ways to achieve 54 billion euros in savings. Bardella argued that savings could instead be found in areas of "public wastefulness" and urged the government to focus on reducing the "lifestyle of the state," referring to the expenses of the government itself. He hinted that the RN would soon release its own counter-budget and a five-year financial plan in collaboration with party leader Marine Le Pen, aiming to "restore order" in public spending. The National Rally leader also indicated that the party plans to address "all the taboos of public spending," including areas often considered politically sensitive. These include tackling social fraud—unlawful claims for benefits—and reassessing France’s financial contributions to the European Union. Bardella suggested that these areas could be potential sources of savings, reflecting the party’s broader goal of reducing public spending while maintaining social protections. Bardella’s comments come at a time when France is grappling with inflation, rising living costs, and economic uncertainty. The RN’s stance highlights a growing debate in French politics over how to balance fiscal responsibility with the need to support workers and businesses. While the government seeks to reduce deficits through savings, the National Rally argues that these measures should not disproportionately affect the working class or hinder economic growth.