Charlie Dalin's record-breaking Vendée Globe victory (64 days, 19 hours) dominated morning coverage before attention shifted to François Bayrou's policy speech. The Prime Minister attempted to balance multiple crises: rather than suspending pension reforms as expected, he announced a three-month "conclave" for renegotiation with social partners. He proposed proportional representation and suggested returning to dual political mandates.
The Los Angeles fires narrative evolved from celebrity homes to art collection losses, while INSEE released data showing France's lowest birth rate since 1945. By evening, left-wing parties filed a no-confidence motion, with Socialists threatening to join unless pension plans were clarified. Bayrou concluded by announcing plans for an "anti-optimization tax" on high wealth, though environmental groups noted his speech's absence of climate crisis mentions.
In sports, Lille eliminated Marseille in Cup competition after penalties.