Bruno Retailleau held his first hearing before the Law Commission of the National Assembly this Wednesday, October 2. In front of an audience of deputies, he directly addressed the subjects of immigration and security. He thus expressed his determination to meet the expectations of the Frenchwho, according to him, demand more firmness and control, especially in matters of immigration.
Safety: a priority for Retailleau
For the Minister of the Interior, France faces a “ wild climb » of violence: “ Every 20 minutes, a refusal to comply, every hour, an attack with weapons, and every day, more than a thousand attacks “, he said. Behind these figures, “ there are amputated lives, broken bodies, lives stolen “. Its mission is clear: restore security by tackling all levels of crime, from drug trafficking to everyday delinquency.
« You have to hit your wallet »he insisted, quoting Al Capone. To do this, it relies on heritage surveys. At the same time, he wants to strengthen the investigation network, improve the reception of victims and make justice faster, because, according to him, “ the French believe that there is a problem with justice, and they are not wrong ».
Immigration : l’impasse
Immigration was another central point of the hearing. Retailleau fully embraces the objective of reducing both legal and illegal immigration. “ Last year, these were 470,000 first residence permits which were issued. Is this sustainable? “, he asked. “ If the number is too large, how do you accommodate properly? It’s impossible “, he continued. The situation is all the more critical as she is ex
