The opening of Nicolas Sarkozy's Libya financing trial dominated coverage, with his defense immediately contesting the court's jurisdiction. The trial's historic nature prompted extensive analysis of potential constitutional implications if conviction occurs.
Morning coverage balanced between the trial preparations and farmers' protests approaching Paris, with tractors blocked in the eastern suburbs. By noon, attention shifted to Justin Trudeau's sudden resignation announcement in Canada, generating significant media attention.
The tenth anniversary of Charlie Hebdo attacks provided parallel coverage throughout the day, with media examining changes in anti-terror practices since 2015. Emmanuel Macron's criticism of Elon Musk for supporting "reactionary internationalism" generated discussion, while Socialist Party threats of censure over budget negotiations added political pressure.
Evening coverage focused on the detection of the first mpox clade 1b variant case in Rennes, while Kamala Harris certified Trump's electoral victory.