French media on September 27 continued to extensively cover former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction. In the morning, attention focused on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's budget proposals for 2026, which included a rejection of the ISF and Zucman tax, drawing criticism from the left. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts to end the Gaza war and Hamas's acceptance of a hostage release deal also received significant coverage.
Later in the day, the narrative shifted as Sarkozy himself denounced his conviction as "unjust and defamatory," violating the rule of law. This sparked calls for "respect of the judicial institution" from the head of the Paris Court of Appeal, following threats against the presiding magistrate. The ongoing drone overflights in Denmark and Germany's response also remained a consistent, albeit secondary, focus.