Le ministre de la Justice, Gérald Darmanin, s’est prononcé pour l’abrogation pure et simple du droit du sol à Mayotte et a estimé « que le débat public doit s’ouvrir sur le droit du sol dans notre pays ».
Bruno Retailleau and Gérald Darmanin advocate for the complete repeal of the droit du sol in Mayotte, arguing for a national debate on the issue. In contrast, Manuel Valls opposes this, stating it would create a historical fracture and emphasizing the right's long-standing role in integration. The National Assembly recently approved stricter restrictions on the droit du sol in Mayotte during a contentious session. Valls highlights that migration pressures stem more from economic and social factors than nationality laws, cautioning against constitutional changes to address the issue.
