French President Emmanuel Macron and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announce steps toward a Palestinian constitution, elections, and oppose West Bank annexation during Abbas's first official visit to Paris as State of Palestine leader.
The French National Assembly has passed a landmark law integrating non-consent into the legal definition of rape, marking a major advancement for victims' rights and consent culture.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced he will not deploy Article 49.3 to pass the 2026 budget, a rare renunciation of executive power viewed critically amid past overuse under Macron's presidency.
Richard Ferrand emphasizes the Constitutional Council's vital role and rejects claims of its politicization.