French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has laid out the main points of the 2027 budget, which faces the challenge of approval in a parliamentary environment where his government lacks a clear majority. With the presidential election approaching, supporters of the government are hoping that the National Rally (RN), a far-right party, will not move to censure, or formally reject, the budget. In an interview with Le Figaro on September 17, Lecornu stressed the need for both political and financial stability, despite growing difficulties. The country’s budget deficit is expected to reach 5.4% of GDP, and economic growth is forecast to be weaker than previously thought, partly due to international instability. To achieve a 5% deficit by 2027, Lecornu is proposing a budget that includes a 54 billion euro financial effort. The current parliamentary situation remains unchanged: no party holds a majority, and three distinct political blocs—center-left, center-right, and far-right—remain in conflict. Last year, Lecornu secured a non-censure agreement with the Socialist Party using a special law, but this scenario is unlikely to repeat. Socialist leader Olivier Faure has warned that the possibility of a censure vote is very real, stating that "the suspense is low, to say the least." Without an agreement with the Socialists, the government can only hope for the National Rally’s support to avoid invoking Article 49.3, a provision that allows the government to pass a budget without parliamentary approval if it is not censured. Marine Le Pen, the RN's presidential candidate, has suggested that an "imperfect but operational" budget is acceptable before the elections, arguing that a new president could adjust the budget more quickly than starting from scratch. However, Lecornu’s allies claim that key decisions in the budget have already been made. Some within the center bloc believe that Le Pen will not move to censure the government, as her primary focus is on positioning herself as a future president rather than remaining in opposition. A National Rally deputy suggested the party might file a motion of censure but would not support the left’s motion. Given that the left never backs the RN's censure motions, the government is unlikely to fall. Among the left, similar views are held. A socialist parliamentarian noted that the RN will not censure the government because the presidential election is the final arbiter, and the current budget is seen as a temporary measure. However, some RN supporters caution that Le Pen’s statements are an opening position and do not rule out censure outright, which could depend on specific issues. Lecornu has also reached out to the European Commission, requesting that exceptional revenues—such as those from a fine imposed on Google—lead to a reduction in France’s contributions to the EU budget. While this is less radical than the RN's proposal to cut France’s EU contribution in half, it has not upset the party. Lecornu has also announced plans to align the rights of foreigners with non-contributory social benefits, a measure that aligns with the RN's long-standing demands. Marine Le Pen noted the irony of the government's actions, stating that the Prime Minister has "finally asked for a discount on France's contribution to the EU," a move that mirrors the RN’s counter-budget proposals. However, the left has criticized these measures, with Socialist leader Olivier Faure accusing the government of "lepénization of minds." Some central bloc members consider these measures marginal, noting that Lecornu is trying to appease all sides, including the RN. Whether these efforts will be enough to ensure the budget's passage remains uncertain.