Yannick Morez, mayor of Saint-Brevin, resigns under pressure from the extreme right. Government announces launch of center "analysis and fight against violence against elected officials" Socialist Party calls for symbolic march on May 24 in Saint- Brevin in support of mayor.

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's promise to "better protect mayors" is not yet known.. The mayor of Cénac (Gironde) Catherine Veyssy returned her tricolor scarf to the Elysee.