This is a symbolic and popular measure that does little to hide the general weakness of the French prison system.
A similar request from Marine Le Pen’s party last month was met with complete silence from the Commission.
Retailleau’s credibility as the symbol of a renewed French Right may be only superficial.
A recent left-wing report argues that France needs more immigration and a strong state propaganda campaign to counter widespread feelings of national alienation.
Left-wing artists simply cannot resist giving moral lessons.
Researchers at European universities are being discredited, dragged through the mud, or simply banished from the academic world because they think the ‘wrong’ way.
“They think women can be afraid on the street, but they don’t make the connection with immigration.”
Three hours of pointless chatter is a clear testimony to the French president’s political weakness.
Such a move would send a disastrous signal in a France overwhelmed by crime.
There is a growing wave of anti-Christian violence across France, ignored by mainstream media and government officials.
The case of Lyon 2 University was compounded by the resignation of its vice-president, who is under investigation for condoning terrorism after praising Hezbollah leader on social media.
The pope was elected after less than 24 hours of conclave, indicating a rapid consensus among the cardinals.