The morning was dominated by the resolution of the Channel Tunnel technical failure and persistent skepticism regarding the Kremlin's claims of a drone attack on Putin’s residence. Editors across the spectrum treated the Russian allegations as a tactical maneuver to stall peace negotiations. Simultaneously, the Lecornu government announced a strict 'fiscal diet' for the state, signaling immediate austerity measures. By midday, editorial attention shifted toward domestic digital regulation, specifically the executive's plan to ban social media for minors under 15 by 2026. This coincided with news of the death of television host Évelyne Leclercq and escalating tensions in Gaza, where Israel threatened to expel 37 NGOs. The evening cycle focused almost exclusively on Emmanuel Macron’s New Year’s Eve address. Editors highlighted his pledge to protect the 2027 presidential election from foreign interference and his commitment to remain active 'until the last second' of his mandate, despite critiques of his diminishing influence.