Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has begun outlining proposed spending cuts as the Macron administration prepares its final budget. Simultaneously, the government is attempting to preemptively place responsibility on opposition parties for any potential obstruction in Parliament. This strategy suggests anticipation of resistance to the austerity measures being proposed. Attal’s approach aims to frame the opposition as hindering necessary economic adjustments. The move signals a tense political climate as the budget process unfolds, with potential for deadlock if consensus cannot be reached. This tactic could be used to bolster public support for the government’s economic policies, even if met with parliamentary challenges. Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu is reportedly facing pressure related to this final budget of the Macron era.