French Justice Minister Confirms Prison Expansion Goals Will Not Be Met

Didier Migaud acknowledges that the target of 15,000 new prison places by 2027, set by President Macron, is unachievable.

Since 2017, only 4,500 of the promised 15,000 new prison places have been constructed in France.
The shortfall is attributed to land acquisition challenges and opposition from local officials.
France's prison population reached a record 79,631 inmates in October 2024, worsening overpopulation issues.
France ranks third in Europe for prison overcrowding, trailing only Cyprus and Romania.
Justice Minister Migaud plans to propose legislative measures to overcome local resistance to prison construction.