Bayrou's government took office through a series of formal handovers, marking the return of political figures previously thought retired. Darmanin, moving to Justice, declared drug trafficking his priority. Borne took Education with promises to combat school incivility, while Valls focused on the Mayotte crisis.
The Mayotte death toll from Cyclone Chido rose from 35 to 39 during the day, with chaos reported at the airport as residents attempted evacuation. The situation prompted concerns about potential cholera outbreaks.
Opposition reactions split along unexpected lines: while the RN showed unexpected restraint, the Socialists declared their conditions for avoiding censure "completely unmet." A technical incident at the Eiffel Tower caused the evacuation of 1,200 visitors, while in the Alps, 240 skiers required helicopter evacuation from a stranded chairlift.