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French Interior Minister Gabriel Attal has launched a series of pointed criticisms against leading presidential candidates, targeting Marine Le Pen’s immigration stance, Jordan Bardella’s political messaging, and Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s campaign approach. The comments underscore the escalating partisan clashes as France prepares for its upcoming presidential race.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Alès to express his "personal" and "political" support for Mayor Christophe Rivenq, who recently received death threats from the DZ Mafia.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that over 400 people have been arrested, and the country has recorded 14,000 fire outbreaks since the beginning of the season.
France's interior minister announced that a massive wildfire, previously described as unprecedented, has stopped growing. However, the fire is not yet fully contained, and efforts continue to bring it under control.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the development of a national strategy to combat anti-religious acts, specifically condemning the increase in anti-Muslim incidents in France.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez expressed significant concern over the early start of the fire season, noting that it is 'a month ahead' of schedule, but affirmed that France possesses sufficient resources to combat the blazes.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned the 'exploitation' of the fatal aggression against 17-year-old Louis in Narbonne by the far-right, emphasizing that no racist motive has been confirmed.
Despite the heatwave, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated there are no plans for a general cancellation of festivities, but prefects have been asked to ensure all precautions are taken for safe events this weekend.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is facing intense pressure regarding the Lyhanna case but has dismissed the idea of resigning. He finds himself caught between public opinion and the judiciary.
Following violence and unrest after a PSG victory, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced that 65 individuals have been presented to justice. This statement came in response to calls for transparency regarding the perpetrators.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed a 'three-year moratorium' on immigration, stating he is not afraid of a referendum on the issue and that the Constitution would need to be changed.
Following a shooting in Nice that left two dead, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that significant progress is being made in the fight against drug traffickers.
France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez vowed to combat drug crime after a 15-year-old was killed in Nantes in a suspected drug-related shooting, which has left the city reeling.
An illegal rave party, attracting up to 40,000 attendees, took place on a military site in Cher, France, causing injuries and leading to hundreds of fines. The incident prompted the French interior minister to vow a crackdown on such unauthorized gatherings.
A speech by French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez from March 12 has resurfaced, in which he opposed a ban on veils for minors, leading to criticism from Marine Le Pen who accused him of aligning with the far-left.
The French Interior Minister has issued a reaction to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the comments.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced 270 new requests for natural disaster status following floods, with dossiers to be reviewed in early March. This adds to 294 communes already recognized.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez publicly backed Marseille police officers who filed a legal complaint against left-wing MP Sébastien Delogu for allegedly insulting them.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is attempting to calm police anger following a leaked note that criticized failures in monitoring sexual assault cases involving minors, an issue that previously drew strong condemnation from police unions.
Multiple wildfires are burning across Greece, France, and other parts of Southern Europe, fueled by strong winds and a persistent heatwave. Authorities have evacuated residents in affected areas, with some in France beginning to return home as conditions improve.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that the wildfire situation in southwestern France remains 'very unfavourable,' with 2,500 firefighters, including Swiss assistance, battling the blazes after another difficult night.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced that a review of 70,000 complaints of sexual violence against minors has led to 1,350 judicial investigations and 675 arrests, with an perpetrator identified in 83.5% of cases.
France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, has promised to strengthen security measures for actors in the cryptocurrency sector, stating that a new, more ambitious plan is being developed.
France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez, is recommending that prefects across the country follow Paris's example by banning the sale and consumption of alcohol in public spaces.
The French Interior Minister has issued a telegram to prefects, urging firmness due to a 'risk of overflow that could be amplified' during the Fête de la Musique, especially in the context of the Football World Cup.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez acknowledged a 'failure' regarding the death of Lyhanna and stated that more complaints could be filed against the suspect, but he dismissed calls for his resignation.
The French Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez, has proposed to the President the dissolution of two groups: the far-right Patria Albiges and the far-left Front de rue.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that legal action has been engaged concerning 'grave' suspected foreign digital interference targeting the La France Insoumise (LFI) party, in response to a question from LFI deputy François Piquemal.
French Interior Minister Nuñez has expressed concerns about potential violence in Paris should PSG win the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30, pledging an "exceptional" security deployment.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez aims to lead the fight against 'all forms of separatism and entrisme' through a new bill, positioning himself against his predecessor Bruno Retailleau.
Kanye West is facing a potential ban from performing in France, with the French Interior Minister reportedly studying options to prevent a planned concert in Marseille. This comes after his Wireless Festival cancellation and amid controversy surrounding his past anti-Semitic remarks.
The French Interior Minister has responded to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the offensive comments.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is strengthening a daily security bill, renaming it "riposte," and injecting numerous technical, penal, and administrative measures to combat issues like mortars, urban rodeos, and nitrous oxide.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has confirmed he will not run for president in 2027 and has instead announced his support for Édouard Philippe. This decision clarifies his political alignment ahead of the next presidential election.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez called for "extreme vigilance" for August 15, requesting a reinforcement of security measures concerning Christian places of worship and gatherings related to the religious holiday.
The French Interior Minister has defended the expulsion order against Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova, stating it is not an infringement on freedom of expression. The minister explained the reasons behind the decision to expel her from France.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has stated that a proposed bill on the presumption of self-defense for law enforcement officers does not create privilege or impunity, as lawmakers prepare to consider a petition against it.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that 32 individuals suspected of starting fires have been arrested since the beginning of summer, warning that such unacceptable behaviors will face justice.
The mother of Rosa, a victim in the Lyhanna case involving Jérôme Barella, has filed a complaint against French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin with the Court of Justice of the Republic, alleging 'deliberate endangerment of life' and 'failure to assist a person in danger.'
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has requested a 'command investigation' and the transfer of two gendarmes regarding the Lyhanna case, as the government hopes to quell political criticism using the inspection report's conclusions.
The administrative court in Paris has ordered the French Interior Minister to grant accreditation to a Politis journalist for the Eurosatory arms fair, overturning an earlier refusal based on a perceived 'risk' of 'protest happening'.
Following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, who was found after being seen with a man previously targeted by rape complaints, French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has ordered a review of 70,000 complaints involving children by July 14.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is set to meet with his Algerian counterpart Saïd Sayoud to discuss the case of journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained in Algeria since June 2025.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed reassurance about the treatment of detained French journalist Christophe Gleizes following his visit to Algiers.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is set to travel to Algiers on Monday to discuss judicial cooperation and the case of Christophe Gleizes, a French journalist sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria.
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez discussed his views on Islam in France and revealed details of an upcoming bill aimed at combating "separatism" and "entryism" within the Republic.
A shocking report in Marseille has exposed organized crime networks recruiting minors for criminal activities with high payments, coinciding with a visit from the French Interior Minister.
The French Interior Minister has publicly reacted to racist remarks made against Mayor Bally Bagayoko, condemning the comments which referred to him as being "from the great ape family".
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has urged prefects to exercise 'extreme vigilance' during the Easter and Jewish Passover holidays, citing a 'very clear resurgence of international tensions' and a 'high level of terrorist threat' in France.