French media maintained intense focus on the government's 2026 budget plan throughout the day. Early reports detailed public skepticism towards proposed savings, especially holiday cuts impacting tourism and tax reforms for retirees. Discussions then centered on the controversial proposal to monetize a fifth week of paid leave and its effects on vulnerable populations, with opposition parties presenting counter-proposals. Concurrently, international coverage highlighted the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia; a significant development in the afternoon saw the United Kingdom join new EU sanctions to cap Russian oil prices. Domestically, severe wildfires, particularly in Martigues, remained a prominent concern, necessitating substantial firefighting efforts, though by evening, the major Martigues fire was reported as "fixed" with firefighters still mobilized.