Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right National Rally, threatened to topple the minority government unless changes are made to the budget bill. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Michel Barnier, she stated that her party would introduce a confidence motion if the current bill remains unchanged. Key issues include not raising electricity taxes and increasing state pensions. Le Pen is also facing legal troubles related to suspected embezzlement of EU funds. The French government is under pressure to reduce its deficit. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)