After 14 hours of negotiations, parliament reached agreement on the 2025 budget, freezing state medical aid credits while avoiding new restrictions. The compromise sparked protests from 5,000 doctors. Three departments remained under red flood alert as Val-d'Oise joined orange status.
Bernard Arnault publicly confronted Michel-Édouard Leclerc over LVMH relocation claims, while Bruno Le Maire's confidential notes on deficit overruns leaked to media. Minister Aurore Bergé faced judicial investigation for alleged false testimony regarding private daycare centers.
The evening saw French rugby's triumphant return in Six Nations, defeating Wales 43-0 despite Ntamack's red card. Trump's declaration of new tariffs against China, Canada and Mexico from February 1st dominated late coverage, suggesting potential economic impacts for European markets.