12:56⇢Barnier's Right Turn Sparks Progressive Pushback
⌨The newspapers extensively report on the formation of Michel Barnier's new government, which marks a significant rightward shift (Le Monde, Libération, L'Express). Gabriel Attal, representing the macronist group, seeks assurances on maintaining progressive policies like PMA, IVG, and LGBT rights (Le Parisien, L'Express, Libération). Opposition parties, including the Socialists, plan to file a motion of censure against the new government (Valeurs Actuelles).