French media began the day continuing its focus on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's upcoming reception by Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday, with a Ukrainian delegation meeting US figures in Florida. Early morning saw Russia launch a drone attack near Kyiv.
Later in the morning, a fatal fire in Meurthe-et-Moselle, with five deaths, emerged as a new immediate priority, drawing significant media attention. Concurrently, Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon and his search for a style was a prominent topic.
By early afternoon, attention shifted to an assault on Jordan Bardella, with the assailant previously targeting Eric Zemmour. The government's retreat on unemployment insurance reform was also noted. The day concluded with continued strong focus on the Ukraine war peace negotiations, with US and Ukrainian delegations reporting productive discussions and Donald Trump expressing optimism for a peace agreement.