Senior French conservative figures, including Édouard Philippe and Laurent Wauquiez, have launched coordinated campaign stops ahead of the 2027 presidential election to rally right-wing support. Both politicians are advocating for party unity and a unified primary strategy to consolidate opposition votes before the national vote.
Laurent Nuñez, a French official, announced he would respond 'point by point' to Gérald Darmanin's observations regarding sexual violence against minors, intending to contest 'a number of things'.
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.
France's Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, has praised Algerian security services for their role in the arrest of an alleged key figure in Marseille's crime world, known as the DZ Mafia.
France's Justice Minister has vowed to take action on child sex abuse cases following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna. Nearly a thousand "priority" files related to pedocriminality have been identified, indicating a significant push for justice.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is navigating a turbulent period, facing backlash from magistrates and scrutiny over the Lyhanna affair, as his criminal justice reform bill approaches a vote.
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 Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced he will not take summer vacation, vowing to modernize the justice system and address its 'digital prehistory.' His commitment follows numerous dysfunctions highlighted by the death of young Lyhanna in late May.
French Minister Gérald Darmanin announced an administrative inquiry targeting a deputy prosecutor in Auch, following dysfunctions highlighted in a report after the death of young Lyhanna in late May. Darmanin stated that a disciplinary procedure and administrative investigation have been initiated to sanction 'serious failures' by the deputy prosecutor.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the National Rally, criticized Gérald Darmanin, stating that the Minister of Justice should have resigned following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna in the Gers region.
The Lyhanna case has led to a decline in the popularity of French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. Sébastien Lecornu stated that the response to this societal issue must be comprehensive.
A new poll indicates that 39% of French citizens hold Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin responsible in the Lyhanna case, but a majority do not support calls for his resignation, despite demands from opposition parties.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced the withdrawal of the criminal plea bargain from his justice reform bill after the project was rejected by a parliamentary commission. This marks a significant setback for the proposed reforms.
French ministers, including Gérald Darmanin and Sébastien Lecornu, are meeting to discuss new measures for child protection and combating sexual violence, following the Lyhanna case.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has called for a 'general mobilization' of magistrates in response to the Lyhanna case, ordering a review of complaints across tribunals and communes before meeting with prosecutors general.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has issued an apology to the family of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose disappearance and death have sparked controversy. This apology comes as a new complaint has been filed in the case.
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.
An interministerial committee meeting on combating drug trafficking will be held at Matignon on Friday, chaired by Sébastien Lecornu. Around ten ministers, including Interior Minister Laurent Nunez and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, will attend to address violence and intimidation linked to rivalries among traffickers.
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.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is visiting Algeria to foster judicial cooperation with Algiers, particularly in tackling the criminal organization known as DZ Mafia.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is set to visit Algiers to renew judicial cooperation with Algerian authorities, with the "DZ Mafia" being a central point of discussion.
French Minister Gérald Darmanin has voiced his concern about his political camp's "incapacity" to generate new ideas for the 2027 presidential election, citing "the weariness of power" and a significant "party of anger" among the French population.
A French lawmaker has proposed a bill allowing for the release of detainees to combat prison overcrowding, a controversial idea that the Ministry of Justice had previously considered.
Gérald Darmanin's 'plea bargaining' reform is set to be debated in the French Senate on Monday, with the National Council of Bars calling for a large gathering to protest the reform, which they argue undermines the rights of the defense and victims.
France's Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, is seeing his criminal justice reform bill debated in the Senate, with prosecutors supporting the reform while lawyers remain opposed.
Following a series of high-profile campaign launches, right-wing and centric politicians are intensifying their bids for the 2027 French presidential election. The early race is already shaping around economic policy debates and proposals to hold a center-right primary to consolidate opposition support.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced that he will not be running as a candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. This decision clarifies his political intentions for the next election cycle.
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.
Algeria's arrests of alleged drug lords, Mehdi Laribi and Djamel Djeha, who were wanted in France, have been welcomed by French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin as a 'renewed cooperation' between Paris and Algiers.
Édouard Philippe, the Horizons candidate for the 2027 presidential election, is actively working to unify the right and center behind him, having recently met with Sébastien Lecornu and planning to attend Gérald Darmanin's party event.
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.
Discussions are ongoing regarding criticism of judicial decisions versus questioning the institution of justice itself. Meanwhile, Gérald Darmanin is set to defend his criminal justice bill before the Assembly.
The main magistrates' union in France stated that Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin has lost their trust following his handling of the Lyhanna affair, criticizing his responsibility in the matter.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed strong support for creating administrative files to monitor pedocriminals, similar to the 'Fiches S' used for individuals suspected of threatening state security.
French magistrates faced strong criticism from Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin after a judgment dismissed a mother's concerns about sexual violence as 'overreaction.' This incident highlights ongoing challenges in detecting and addressing sexual violence against children, with calls for better training for professionals like teachers.
The French government is struggling with the political fallout from the murder of an 11-year-old girl, with Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin actively trying to distance himself from any negligence.
The Rassemblement National (RN) party has dismissed reported divergences between Jordan Bardella and Marine Le Pen regarding the potential resignation of Gérald Darmanin as an "artificial" controversy. A party deputy stated that the public is not interested in who wants Darmanin to resign.
Jordan Bardella stated that French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin should have resigned out of honor, citing the particular gravity of the Lyhanna case.
Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has commented on the number of animators suspended in April and June amidst the Parisian after-school scandal and Lyhanna case, confirming the launch of an independent inquiry led by a former children's judge.
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 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.
Following the probable discovery of Lyhanna's body, French ministers of Justice and Interior were summoned to address alleged dysfunctions within the judicial system. The case has drawn criticism from the father of Estelle Mouzin, highlighting long-standing issues.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has outlined a roadmap for prison reform to the new Director General of Penitentiary Services, including ending mattresses on floors and creating high-security units.
French Minister Gérald Darmanin urged a collective awakening to ensure children's voices are heard and that penalties for crimes against their innocence, such as sexual abuse, are proportionate.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed reassurance about the treatment of detained French journalist Christophe Gleizes following his visit to Algiers.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin is reportedly increasing his political leverage, expressing disappointment over Édouard Philippe's primary idea and concern that his social agenda is not being adopted.
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 Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has reportedly scaled back his criminal plea bargaining reform, limiting its application to fatal assaults and robberies, in an effort to alleviate tensions with lawyers.
The French Senate, largely controlled by a right-centrist alliance, has adopted the criminal justice reform bill put forward by the Justice Minister, Gérald Darmanin, with 219 votes against 111.
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France's Minister of Health and Families, Stéphanie Rist, has outlined the contours of a refoundation bill on child protection, co-sponsored by the Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin.
Mayotte MP Estelle Youssouffa has issued a stark warning to presidential candidates, describing the situation on the island as 'catastrophic' and comparing it to 'Ceuta and Melilla squared,' despite her proximity to Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.
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.
Djamel Djeha and Mehdi Laribi, one of the alleged founders of the DZ Mafia, have been placed in pre-trial detention following their recent arrests by Algerian authorities.
Mehdi Laribi, also known as 'Tic' and the alleged leader of the DZ Mafia, has been arrested in Algeria. This significant apprehension of a priority target for French justice has reignited judicial cooperation between Algiers and Paris.
Following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin ordered a review of all child abuse complaints, leading to the incarceration of 924 individuals for sexual violence against minors.
The French National Assembly has adopted Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin's criminal justice bill, aimed at decongesting courts, with 357 votes against 177. The text will now proceed to a closed-door meeting between deputies and senators.
The French justice system will re-examine 88,000 complaints of child sexual violence, as announced by Gérald Darmanin. This initiative aims to ensure thorough investigation and justice for victims.
Belgian singer Lio continues her fight against violence against women and children, publicly criticizing French Minister Gérald Darmanin and demanding the resignation of the French Minister of Justice, following the autopsy of Lyhanna.
Following a report on judicial failures that contributed to the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin pledged a 'digital shock' to the justice system to eliminate lost case files.
Following criticism in the Lyhanna case, French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin wrote to magistrates to reaffirm his commitment to their independence while also emphasizing their responsibility.
Gilles Simeoni has cautioned that the failure of the constitutional bill proposing autonomy for Corsica, initiated by Gérald Darmanin in 2022, would have "heavy consequences."
French public prosecutor's offices, including those in Meaux and Bobigny, have implemented a crisis organization to meet the objective set by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. They are preparing to examine 70,000 complaints by July 14.
In the Lyhanna case, a public prosecutor aims to 'go further' than requested by Gérald Darmanin regarding a complaint filed by the mother of an 11-year-old girl for alleged rapes.
The French government is facing public anger and pressure on ministers, including Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, following the death of schoolgirl Lyhanna, as it was revealed her suspected killer had prior child abuse accusations. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has pledged legislative proposals.
Following the death of an 11-year-old child, France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced a comprehensive review of all 70,000 complaints related to crimes against minors by July 14, a move some magistrates criticize as a 'communication stunt' due to lack of resources.
French minister Gérald Darmanin apologized 'in the name of Justice' after the body of Lyhanna was found, expressing regret that the judicial institution failed to protect her, leading to calls for his resignation.
Authorities are investigating the disappearance of Lyhanna and the subsequent arrest of Jérôme Barella, whose trail led gendarmes to the discovery of the body. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is scheduled to meet with prosecutors regarding the case.
Gérald Darmanin, speaking before a parliamentary inquiry, strongly criticized the British society's 'incredible hypocrisy' regarding its management of immigration, drawing on his experience as a former Interior Minister.
Discussions and early polls are emerging regarding the 2027 French presidential election, with figures like Édouard Philippe and Jean-Luc Mélenchon being assessed. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, the PDP has selected Onor as a presidential candidate for their 2027 elections.
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin visited Algiers for talks with his Algerian counterpart, Lotfi Boudjemaa, to discuss increased cooperation in combating crime and the possible release of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleiz.
French Minister of Interior Gérald Darmanin has expressed support for making crimes against children imprescriptible, advocating for an immediate 'precautionary principle' to better protect victims.
Gérald Darmanin, France's Interior Minister, is reportedly open to debating the decriminalization of non-presentation of children, a measure sought by associations protecting mothers who refuse to hand over children to fathers in cases of paternal incest.
Gérald Darmanin announced an increase in the expulsion of foreign detainees from French prisons, stating that they contribute to prison overcrowding, with foreign prisoners making up 24% of the total as of April 1, 2026.
In the trial of alleged DZ Mafia leaders, Gabriel Ory was sentenced to 25 years in prison, while Amine Oualane was acquitted. The verdict followed a trial where defendants claimed to be victims of political targeting.
Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is set to retire later this year after facing widespread criticism and public backlash for an English-only condolence message following a fatal runway collision, with the airline now emphasizing French fluency in its search for a successor.
Gérald Darmanin presented a new criminal justice bill to the Council of Ministers, which is expected to be examined by the Senate in mid-April and the National Assembly in June, with a final vote hoped for by mid-July.