<h1>French Government Likely to Survive No-Confidence Vote; National Rally Leader Withdraws Support; Budget Moves Forward</h1> The French government is expected to survive a no-confidence motion as the far-right National Rally leader has announced he will not support it. The motion, scheduled for a vote in the National Assembly, requires at least half of the 577 votes to pass. While the hard-left and other opposition parties plan to vote in favor, they lack sufficient numbers to oust the centrist government. Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has used constitutional powers to approve the 2025 budget without a parliamentary vote, aiming for stability through negotiations with the Socialists. The budget includes provisions to limit the deficit and address public sector concerns.