13:01⇢Bayrou Rejects Retirement Age Reduction
⌨The newspapers heavily report on Prime Minister François Bayrou rejecting a return to the retirement age of 62, maintaining the current 64-year threshold despite political pressure (BFMTV, France TV Info, Le Figaro, Le Parisien, L'Obs). Bayrou cited international context as justification and expressed disagreement with Édouard Philippe regarding retirement consultations. In political developments, La France Insoumise aims to challenge the Socialist Party in the 2026 municipal elections, potentially causing left-wing division (20 Minutes). Other stories include criminal investigations of Corsican gang leader Jacques Santoni (Le Point), historical abuse at a Breton school (Libération), and Macron's continued support for potential troop deployment to Ukraine (Valeurs Actuelles).