French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government did not resurrect the Immigration Ministry despite rumors. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has outlined immigration as one of his top priorities, vowing to reduce legal immigration. With a focus on deportation and regularization of undocumented individuals, Retailleau aims to bring changes following the recent uptick in residence permits issued in France. Tasking prefects with reporting back to him, Retailleau seeks to gather data on deportations and regularization efforts, setting new targets and instructions. By leveraging executive actions, the minister aims to address immigration issues through administrative measures due to the absence of a parliamentary majority. Taking a stricter stance on immigration policies compared to his predecessor, Retailleau’s directives reflect a shift towards a more conservative approach to handling immigration matters in France.