Bruno Retailleau and François-Xavier Bellamy are demanding the immediate application of the return regulations

Bruno Retailleau and François-Xavier Bellamy have taken a stand. The two leaders of the Republicans party have challenged the government on the implementation of the upcoming European regulation concerning the return of undocumented migrants, which is expected to be adopted in the coming weeks. The Republican presidential candidate, a former Minister of the Interior, emphasized the need for swift and comprehensive implementation of this European legislation. The French MEP, who has championed this issue within the European institutions, sees it as a major step forward after decades of inaction in the face of illegal immigration.

Pressure on the presidential camp

The two politicians are particularly targeting Renaissance and Horizons, parties in the presidential camp. They are putting pressure on centrist parliamentarians to support the immediate implementation of the regulation. This European regulation aims to facilitate the removal of rejected asylum seekers who entered the European Union illegally. Bruno Retailleau insists that this text must be applied immediately and in its entirety, without waiting for the usual transposition periods.

This offensive comes as the European regulation is about to be definitively adopted. For François-Xavier Bellamy, this text represents a concrete tool for regaining control over migration flows. The position adopted by the two elected officials marks a clear difference from the centrist line, which is more cautious on these issues. The urgency displayed by the Republicans reflects their desire to make a firm stance on immigration a strong political marker just months before the presidential election.