https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-far-right-presidential-candidate-marine-le-pen-s-main-budget-proposalsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-far-right-presidential-candidate-marine-le-pen-s-main-budget-proposalshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/french-far-right-presidential-candidate-marine-le-pen-s-main-budget-proposals#u112494Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:21:01 +0000French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has introduced her economic platform, promising drastic budget cuts to avert a French debt default. Le Pen outlined plans to rein in public spending and called on the European Central Bank to lower euro-area borrowing costs. The unveiling impacted currency markets, leading to a rebound for the euro while the dollar slipped. Her proposals arrive amid separate widespread political turmoil involving student protests and union strikes across the country.Why it mattersThe budget platform is part of Le Pen's preparations for next year's