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Gabriel Attal publicly condemned illegal settlements by the gens du voyage in Vendée, sparking controversy and debate.

In Vendée, French government spokesperson Gabriel Attal criticized the gens du voyage for illegal occupations of land, emphasizing a strict approach with statements like "You damage it, you pay." His remarks provoked heated reactions and debate about the treatment of traveler communities in France. The exchanges included confrontations and underscored broader political tensions surrounding nomadic groups and their rights ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.