French media on November 12 focused primarily on the National Assembly's debate and subsequent adoption of the suspension of pension reform until January 2028. This discussion dominated headlines from morning through evening, with reports detailing the political divisions, particularly within the left and the former presidential majority, and the financial implications. The CGT called for a strike on December 2 in response.
Concurrently, the liberation of Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, after nearly a year of imprisonment, garnered significant attention. Media reported on secret diplomatic negotiations involving Germany, his subsequent pardon, and his arrival in Berlin for medical care. This development was closely followed, with reactions from various writers.