Overview

• Prime Minister Michel Barnier's minority government survives with the conditional support of Marine Le Pen's National Rally (RN) party.
• Le Pen's party is hesitant to topple the government due to an upcoming corruption trial and potential political fallout.
• The left, despite winning the most seats in the legislative election, lacks the numbers to pass no-confidence motions against Barnier's administration.
• Barnier's government must address a significant budget deficit, with spending cuts and tax increases expected in the 2025 budget bill.
• President Macron's weakened influence leaves Barnier's coalition to manage ongoing political and economic instability.