18:43 (16:43)⇢Mass Protests Erupt Against Barnier's Appointment
⌨The French headlines predominantly report on the ongoing protests against Michel Barnier's appointment as Prime Minister (Le Monde, BFMTV, Libération). Demonstrations are taking place across France, with organizers claiming 160,000 participants in Paris, while authorities estimate 26,000 (BFMTV). Barnier faces challenges in forming his government and potential censure motions (Le Figaro, Les Echos). His priorities include managing migration flows and addressing public finances (BFMTV, Le Parisien). The left, particularly La France Insoumise, is positioning itself as the main opposition (Libération, Mediapart).