French media on July 15th primarily focused on Prime Minister François Bayrou's unveiling of his 2026 budget plan. Early attention was given to Donald Trump's Ukraine policy, including arms delivery via NATO and a 50-day peace ultimatum for Russia, a continuation from previous days. However, the editorial focus rapidly shifted to Bayrou's "moment of truth" as he detailed the 40-44 billion euro austerity measures. These included a proposed "année blanche" freezing social benefits and pensions, the elimination of 3,000 public sector jobs, and notably, the highly controversial suppression of Easter Monday and May 8th as public holidays. The day culminated with immediate, fierce opposition from across the political spectrum, with parties like RN, LFI, and PS threatening censure against the plan, criticizing its "brutal" nature and perceived unequal burden.