Marine Le Pen’s party will bring down the French government over its “budget of punishment” unless there is a “last minute miracle”. Jordan Bardella, the president of National Rally (RN), said the party would trigger a no-confidence vote without concessions from prime minister Michel Barnier by 2pm on Monday.

Far-right leader holds prime minister’s future in her hands as eurozone’s second biggest economy hurtles toward political and financial uncertainty.

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen said Sunday that the government had effectively "put an end to discussions" on the country's 2025 budget, increasing the likelihood of a vote of no