The Grammy Awards headlines dominated morning coverage, with French metal band Gojira winning for their Olympic performance and Beyoncé taking Album of the Year. By afternoon, attention shifted to Prime Minister Bayrou's double use of Article 49.3 to force through both state and social security budgets without parliamentary vote.
The Socialist Party's decision not to support censure motions marked a significant break with the rest of the left, particularly LFI. The decision followed extensive negotiations from previous days and effectively secured Bayrou's position.
Trump's trade threats against Europe prompted Macron to call for EU retaliation, while discussions about water quality and cancer rates emerged as new concerns. A security incident at Gare d'Austerlitz, where railway security shot a man carrying a fake weapon, ended with the suspect in critical condition.