François Bayrou, the French Minister responsible for the 2026 budget, faces mounting threats of censure from multiple opposition parties including the National Rally (RN) and La France Insoumise (LFI). The opposition has criticized Bayrou's budget proposals, accusing him of attempting to impose financial burdens on French citizens. RN leader Marine Le Pen stated that, in the current form, it is impossible for her party not to censure the government led by Bayrou. Sébastien Chenu of RN explicitly blamed Bayrou for creating the context for censure. Despite the opposition's stance, some political figures have praised Bayrou's approach. Patrick Martin highlighted the emphasis on working more to produce wealth, calling the plan justified and expressing approval for the effort demanded by the Prime Minister. Pierre Moscovici noted that the budget aims for stability and shared that the reforms are somewhat deferred but aligned with the government's production-focused slogan. Thierry Breton commended Bayrou for successfully mobilizing political momentum and preparing public opinion for forthcoming debates. However, opposition voices like Jordan Bardella and Louis Jacobelli criticized Bayrou for not addressing state spending cuts and warned that the government's survival is at stake. The debate around the 2026 budget remains highly polarized, with the possibility of a formal censure motion looming if Bayrou does not revise his proposals.