December 10th saw French media extensively cover the National Assembly's narrow adoption of the Social Security budget for 2026, building on the previous day's vote. Early reports highlighted the role of the Socialist Party's support and ecologists' abstentions, with Sébastien Lecornu's strategy being validated.
Attention quickly shifted to the state budget, with government officials acknowledging that discussions would likely extend into January if no agreement was reached by year-end.
In the afternoon, Sébastien Lecornu presented the national defense strategy, requesting approval for increased military spending, which the Assembly largely approved in a symbolic vote. Concurrently, an administrative report on the Louvre heist revealed the burglars were nearly caught, missing apprehension by mere seconds.