Morning headlines focused on Barnier's weekend negotiations with RN, as Bardella announced they would support censure "barring a miracle." By midday, Barnier attempted that miracle through a morning call with Le Pen, promising no reduction in medication reimbursements for 2025.
Early afternoon saw Barnier trigger Article 49.3 to pass the social security budget without vote, leading to immediate censure motions from both LFI and RN. The RN's decision to support the left's motion crystallized the government's crisis.
Evening coverage shifted to Macron's preparations for a potential new government, while media analyzed the failed negotiations. Parallel stories included a major police operation against DZ Mafia in Marseille with 21 arrests, and the Samuel Paty trial, where Brahim Chnina expressed regret for "believing his daughter 100%."