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Following the disastrous snap elections, Michel Barnier was expected to bridge the divides within the government and assure a quiet period to facilitate budget discussions. However, the reality has proven starkly different. His attempts to enforce a budget that seeks to conform to EU standards have ignited a political firestorm. With a deficit that surpasses EU limits, Barnier is under significant strain, threatened by the prospect of losing not just authority but also his position as Prime Minister.