In an interview with French broadcaster TF1 Le Pen says there was "no other solution" than to oust Barnier from his post.

Some say she dare not disappoint her base, others that she needs an election before her potentially disqualifying trial

The end of Michel Barnier’s government looks inevitable, even imminent, and would add to the country’s political malaise. The only question seems to be: How long can he last?

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier must make further budget concessions to avoid a no confidence motion that could topple his government, National Rally lawmaker Marine Le Pen said on Sunday. Le Pen has given Barnier until Monday to yield to budget demands from the National Rally (RN) or face the threat that they would back a likely no confidence motion against his government,

France's far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined together Wednesday in a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes that forces French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and his Cabinet members to resign,