The day was dominated by the aftermath of the AfD's historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, with French media extensively covering reactions from German Chancellor Merz, who expressed shock, and international figures like Viktor Orbán and Pedro Sánchez. Concurrently, the 2027 presidential campaign continued to generate headlines: Édouard Philippe proposed a 'state of emergency' against drug trafficking, Marine Le Pen defended tobacco tax freeze, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon faced criticism over abaya remarks. Domestic news included a strike at the Eiffel Tower over the sidelining of female staff during a Hindu delegation's visit, and the opening of the trial for the murder of Federico Martin Aramburu. Other stories: a record heatwave, an Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami, and the ZEvent charity marathon raising €33 million.