France's Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, stated his intention to persuade Hungary not to veto the adoption of the 20th package of European sanctions against Russia.

France's interior minister announced heightened security measures for a weekend rally honoring a slain far-right activist, as the country aims to prevent further unrest.

French Minister Delegate for Gender Equality, Aurore Bergé, called on the left to distance itself from La France Insoumise (LFI) and for the National Rally (RN) to oppose them. She characterized LFI as antisemitic, anti-France, and promoting violence.

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez visited Algeria, signaling a potential thaw in relations between the two countries. The visit follows previous efforts to mend diplomatic ties.

France's interior minister has promised tight security for a weekend rally honoring a far-right activist who was killed.