# Bruno Le Maire presents his proposals on immigration and justice

> On 11 November 2026, Bruno Le Maire unveiled around fifty proposals for a 'radical change of model', including a one-year moratorium on migration flows, the expulsion of foreigners who participated in violent demonstrations, and lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16. The following day, he presented his project 'for another France'. He stated that he was reserving 'all possibilities' regarding a candidacy in the 2027 presidential election.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 11 November 2026 to 13 November 2026. 24 articles from 19 sources (politics); last updated on 13 November 2026 at 12:39.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Politics
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 11 November 2026 at 18:00
- Updated: 13 November 2026 at 12:39
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/580-bruno-le-maire-presents-his-proposals-on-immigration-and-justice

## Background

_Context and reference points, separate from the story’s news; every item links to its source._

**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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorit%C3%A9_civile_en_France))

**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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moratoire))
- **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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorit%C3%A9_civile_en_France))
- **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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_%28droit_des_%C3%A9trangers%29))
- **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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89lection_pr%C3%A9sidentielle_fran%C3%A7aise_de_2027))

**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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moratoire), [Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorit%C3%A9_civile_en_France), [Wikipédia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Expulsion_%28droit_des_%C3%A9trangers%29))
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](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89lection_pr%C3%A9sidentielle_fran%C3%A7aise_de_2027))

## Timeline (2 events)

### 11 November 2026 — [Bruno Le Maire unveils shock proposals on immigration and justice](https://acturadar.com/en/events/16819-bruno-le-maire-unveils-shock-proposals-on-immigration-and-justice.md)

Bruno Le Maire is set to present around fifty proposals on Thursday for a "radical change of model," including a one-year moratorium on migration flows, the expulsion of foreigners who participated in violent demonstrations, and lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 16.

2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide

### 12 November 2026 — [Bruno Le Maire présente son projet « pour une autre France » et fait un pas vers 2027](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17235-bruno-le-maire-presente-son-projet-pour-une-autre-france-et-fait-un-pas-vers.md)

Bruno Le Maire a dévoilé son projet « pour une autre France » et déclaré se réserver « toutes les possibilités » quant à une candidature à la présidentielle de 2027.

18 sources, 22 articles · Nationwide

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