At the Interior Ministry, Bruno Retailleau insists on his desire to “restore order”

Gérald Darmanin received his successor even before the transfer of power, on the morning of Monday, September 23. The two men spoke privately, away from the cameras. At the podium, Bruno Retailleau gave his line in one formula: “Three priorities. (…) The first, restore order. The second, restore order, the third, restore order.”

The new minister is taking a turn in migration policy, even if it means toughening up the current Darmanin law.I do not forbid myself any tool. There is the legislative tool, there is the regulatory tool, there is the circular tool vis-à-vis the prefects, and there is Europe”he detailed. Gérald Darmanin was not escorted home and the farewells were brief. Bruno Retailleau posed for Paris Match, before a first trip to the Élysée, for the first council of ministers. He placed himself right next to Emmanuel Macron.

In his official car, he responded to those who see him only as a pledge given to the voters of the National Rally.I am neither a pledge nor a pretext nor anything else. I will pursue the policy of the national majority,” he assures.