Philippe exits presidential race, backs Horizons party leader
Philippe exits 2027 race, endorses Horizons party leader amid center-right consolidation.
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Mayotte has significant foreign-born population
According to INSEE data, Mayotte has approximately 323,000 inhabitants as of January 1, 2026. Roughly half of the population is of foreign nationality, reflecting substantial immigration from neighboring Comoros and increasing arrivals of asylum seekers from the Great Lakes region (Democratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Rwanda).
Édouard Philippe proposes immigration restrictions for Mayotte
Édouard Philippe, Horizons candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, proposed multiple measures to restrict immigration to Mayotte on Friday, August 21. The proposals include suspending new asylum requests, suspending family reunification rights, suspending jus soli (birthright citizenship), and creating a return center in East Africa to facilitate deportations back to the region.
Marine Le Pen won 59% of Mayotte votes in 2022 presidential election
In the second round of the 2022 French presidential election, Marine Le Pen obtained 59% of the vote in Mayotte, indicating strong support for the far-right candidate in the territory.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticizes Philippe's immigration proposals
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of La France Insoumise and presidential candidate, rejected Philippe's immigration proposals as 'aberrant, ridiculous and provocative' on Friday, August 21. Mélenchon argued that such measures cannot be implemented and criticized the implication of rejecting people at sea.
Philippe responds to Mélenchon's criticism during Mayotte visit
During a campaign visit to Mayotte on Saturday, August 22, Édouard Philippe responded to Mélenchon's criticism of his immigration proposals. Philippe invited Mélenchon to visit Mayotte and observe firsthand the impacts of migration on residents' daily lives, including challenges with water distribution, school organization, and access to healthcare.
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