Morning coverage focused on Trump's announced attendance at Notre-Dame's reopening, quickly overshadowed by Barnier's imminent fall. Two censure motions were scheduled for Wednesday at 16:00, as RN confirmed support for the left's motion despite disagreeing with its wording.
By afternoon, economic sectors warned of consequences from government collapse, while Macron spoke from Saudi Arabia expressing disbelief in the motion's success. Barnier appeared on evening news, warning of tax increases if the budget fails, while denying any "bargaining" with RN.
International coverage shifted dramatically when South Korea's President Yoon declared martial law against "communist forces," deploying troops to parliament. The parliamentary rejection and subsequent military standoff dominated evening coverage, until Yoon's eventual retreat marked the day's final significant development.