The day was dominated by the Socialist primary, with Olivier Faure officially announcing his candidacy, setting up a duel with Raphaël Glucksmann. Édouard Philippe proposed a 'confederation of parties' for the 2027 legislative elections, while Dominique de Villepin declared his presidential bid. Concurrently, the Nepal floods death toll rose to at least 750, and a ferry sank off Cyprus with at least seven dead. Iceland rejected EU membership negotiations.