Michel Barnier's government faced mounting pressure through morning negotiations, as farmers built protest walls and Russia launched massive strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure. By early afternoon, Barnier yielded to RN demands, canceling planned electricity tax increases and announcing a 14% price reduction.
Marine Le Pen claimed victory but maintained pressure, issuing a Monday ultimatum for additional concessions on immigration and social security. The left denounced Barnier's "capitulation" while financial markets showed increasing concern over political instability.
Evening sessions at the Assembly saw physical confrontations during pension reform debates, while the Paty trial continued with imam Chalghoumi's testimony against Sefrioui. Lebanon-Israel ceasefire showed first cracks, with Beirut claiming multiple violations.
Bernard Arnault's testimony at the Squarcini trial provided unexpected theater, as he claimed to have "done more for France than François Ruffin."