The Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, visited Metz, the capital of Moselle, this Friday, November 15. A visit to meet the police, local officials, but also local elected officials, and in particular the city's mayor, François Grosdidier. On the agenda of the discussions between the two men, there was in particular the thorny question of Travelers.
This series annoyed many Moselle mayors during the summer, and continues to cause tensions this fall, for example in an activity zone in Florange this week. Local elected officials have spoken several times to ask for more resources and more responsiveness from the State. The deputy for Moselle, Nathalie Colin-Oesterlé, also questioned the Minister of the Interior at the end of October on this issue.
Bruno Retailleau therefore promises the creation of a working group to meet the expectations of mayors. This group will have the mission of “determine a new doctrine of intervention and evacuation, with legal tools and instruments”describes the minister. But “it's necessary a new arsenal, particularly to hit the walletto carry out heritage investigations, to be able to seize property”he adds. He also wants new sanctions if damage has been noted in transit areas or on illegally occupied land.
“It is out of the question to have a form of dual citizenship, citizens who comply with the rules and other citizens who could escape them. When a citizen does not pay for his electricity, does not pay for his water, in the end 'one moment he is sanctioned So the idea is that the working group can give. conclusions before next spring so that we can then pass a text”at the National Assembly concludes the Minister of the Interior.
