Morning coverage focused on Bayrou's political consultations, starting with Marine Le Pen who described a "more positive method" after their meeting. This diplomatic tone contrasted with LFI's refusal to participate. The National Assembly unanimously adopted the emergency budget law, marking Bayrou's first legislative success.
Midday brought increasing focus on Mayotte's catastrophe, as Retailleau arrived on the island reporting "it will take days and days to establish a human toll." Health authorities warned of epidemic risks, particularly cholera, as the island's medical infrastructure collapsed.
By evening, Macron announced his upcoming visit and declared national mourning, while initial estimates suggested thousands missing in Kawéni's destroyed shantytown. In Syria, Assad broke his nine-day silence, claiming via Telegram that Moscow had demanded his December 8 evacuation.