Bruno Retailleau, France's new Interior Minister, has sparked debate with his proposal to extend the administrative detention of irregular migrants to 210 days.

This move, announced in an interview with Le Figaro Magazine, aligns with his hardline stance on immigration.

Retailleau argues that the current legal framework fails to protect adequately and insists on legislative changes.

His proposal follows a tragic incident involving a migrant previously detained but released, which has intensified public scrutiny.

Retailleau also aims to shift the responsibility of providing legal aid in detention centers from associations to the French Office of Immigration and Integration, citing concerns over impartiality.

The proposal has stirred controversy, highlighting the ongoing tensions in France's immigration policy.