Bruno Le Maire presents his proposals on immigration and justice

Reference points

• In 1974, the age of civil majority was lowered to 18 by a law introduced by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing; this reform then aligned the age of criminal responsibility with the age of civil majority. Wikipédia

Key terms

Moratorium

A legal decision aimed at suspending actions or activities, notably legal proceedings or debt collection, generally justified by compelling reasons of public interest. The term is now used in political and diplomatic language. Wikipédia

Age of criminal responsibility

The age from which a person is considered criminally responsible as an adult. In France, this age has been set at 18 since 1974, like the age of civil majority. Wikipédia

Expulsion

In alien law, the obligation for a foreigner to leave the territory where they are prohibited from staying. It can take various legal or administrative forms (prohibition from staying, obligation to leave the territory, etc.). Wikipédia

Presidential election

A vote to elect the President of the French Republic for a five-year term (five-year term). In France, the 2027 presidential election must take place on Sundays 18 April and 2 May. Wikipédia

What happens next?

What usually happens in this kind of situation — without prejudging the outcome.

1. Generally, proposals made by a political figure only become applicable measures if they are translated into legislative or regulatory text, then adopted according to the competent parliamentary or administrative procedure. Wikipédia · Wikipédia · Wikipédia
2. Regarding the 2027 presidential election, the vote must be held on Sundays 18 April and 2 May, and the electoral campaign is governed by the constitutional and legislative rules in force. Wikipédia