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Why France’s spiralling deficit could bring down Macron’s government

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Marine Le Pen's party has threatened to bring down Michel Barnier's government.

The far-Right leader's party National Rally is ready to call a vote of no confidence vote.

Barnier is seeking to push through 60bn (50bn ) of tax increases and spending cuts.

The French deficit is spiralling dangerously high and risks the wrath of the EU .