Overview

• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau introduced a new organizational structure to combat Islamist ecosystems, modeled after counter-terrorism efforts.
• Bertrand Chamoulaud will lead territorial intelligence efforts, while Pascale Léglise will oversee administrative prosecution with a focus on legal and administrative measures.
• The Cellules de lutte contre l'islamisme et le repli communautaire (CLIR) will be reinforced to address Islamist 'entrisme' at local levels, including associations and municipalities.
• Retailleau emphasized the collective responsibility of all government ministries and services in the fight against Islamist influence.
• The measures follow a recent report highlighting the Muslim Brotherhood's local-level activities as a threat to national cohesion.