Morning coverage focused on details emerging from Damascus, with opposition flags raised over Syria's Moscow embassy while the Kremlin refused to confirm Assad's presence. The UN called for prosecution of regime crimes as searches continued in Sednaya prison.
By early afternoon, European responses crystalized with Germany and Austria announcing suspension of Syrian asylum applications. France joined this movement by evening, marking a continental shift in refugee policy even as celebrations continued in Damascus. The EU's careful positioning - refusing direct contact with HTC while calling for "orderly transition" - highlighted Western dilemmas in engaging with the new reality.
Domestically, Macron called a meeting of "republican" parties for Tuesday, excluding RN and LFI, while continuing individual consultations. The announcement carried echoes of previous "sacred union" attempts during national emergencies.