French Finance Minister Antoine Armand, a key player in the nation’s economic landscape, discusses the current political tensions surrounding the budget law. He firmly states the government will not bow to ultimatums from Marine Le Pen. The conversation highlights the importance of dialogue for budget approval amidst looming no-confidence motions. Armand also sheds light on the challenges of negotiating critical budget concessions, including pension indexing and drug reimbursements, while aiming for a fiscal deficit target of 5% by 2025.