France Faces Political Turmoil as Borrowing Costs Surge
France is facing a political crisis as far-right leader Marine Le Pen criticizes the government's proposed budget, calling it "unjust" and "violent." Le Pen's opposition threatens to destabilize Michel Barnier's government, potentially causing economic and political upheaval in the eurozone. Meanwhile, the European Commission is set to approve spending plans for all EU countries except the Netherlands, due to disagreements over future public spending figures.