Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National (RN), defended her party's decision to censure the government of former Prime Minister Michel Barnier during a meeting in Étrépagny, Normandy.

Addressing over 1,000 supporters, she criticized opposing political parties as "hypocrites" and justified the move as a stand against rising taxes, energy costs, and immigration.

However, the decision has sparked skepticism, even among RN supporters, over its potential economic and political risks.

Critics accuse Le Pen of aligning with leftist parties, undermining years of efforts to position the RN as a responsible political force.

Meanwhile, the RN continues to portray itself as the sole opposition to a so-called "unified party system" encompassing all other political factions.

This bold strategy has reignited debates about the future of France's political landscape and institutional reforms.