Overview

• Laurent Wauquiez proposed establishing a detention center in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for foreigners under OQTF, citing its harsh weather as a deterrent.
• Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon launched a humorous campaign on April 15, 2025, reinterpreting OQTF as 'On Quitte Tout Facilement' to promote its quality of life.
• The campaign emphasizes the region's full employment, strong security, exceptional natural beauty, and relaxed lifestyle.
• Local authorities aim to shift the narrative after recent negative publicity, including Wauquiez's comments and past tariff issues tied to Donald Trump.
• The initiative reframes the archipelago as a desirable destination, countering its portrayal as a punitive exile location.