November 15 saw French media focus intensely on the government's controversial handling of the 2026 budget debate, with accusations of delaying tactics to avoid a vote. This narrative dominated morning and early afternoon coverage, linking to previous days' discussions on pension reform suspension. Concurrently, the day was marked by significant controversy surrounding a mass in homage to Pétain in Verdun, sparking legal action from the prefect due to "revisionist statements." This story evolved throughout the day, drawing widespread attention. Later in the afternoon, an alert at BFMTV and Germany's diplomatic intervention in a Franco-Algerian crisis also emerged as notable developments.