Jordan Bardella, leader of the Rassemblement National (RN), has called on French President Emmanuel Macron to either dissolve the National Assembly or resign in order to resolve the current political deadlock ahead of the upcoming vote of confidence scheduled for September 8, 2025. Bardella described the situation as a political impasse and indicated that a return to the polls is the only viable solution. He also expressed willingness to serve as Prime Minister should a new majority emerge following a dissolution. Bardella criticized what he termed as "blackmail" by François Bayrou and highlighted concerns about "paper taxes." The political tension coincides with broader public awareness about the sustainability of social welfare regimes in France. Meanwhile, other political figures like Marine Tondelier have voiced concerns over financial scarcity, particularly criticizing the allocation of funds favoring business aid over other areas.