After a boy was recently killed by a group of young people, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced a ”surge of authority”, unveiling measures targeting ”disruptive children”, like removing special law treatments for minors. This sparked significant concerns among teachers, magistrates, and agencies like UNICEF. The President of the Union Syndicale des Magistrats labeled it a significant step backwards for rights.

Throughout Emmanuel Macron's presidency, ”security” issues were addressed authoritatively, including protest bans and association disbandments. France was called on by the UN, for the way it addressed ”deep issues”. The arrival of ”the youngest and openly gay” prime minister did not deviate from the government authoritative approach. If anything, it reinforced it.