French presidential candidate Bruno Retailleau has publicly criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s recent large-scale regularization of undocumented immigrants. Retailleau accused Sánchez of “clientelism” regarding the policy, suggesting it was politically motivated. He made the remarks while campaigning in Madrid. The French candidate simultaneously outlined his own proposed stricter immigration policies should he be elected. These include advocating for territorially limited visas as the standard practice. Retailleau’s statements signal a divergence in approaches to immigration between the two European leaders and reflect a broader debate on migration policy within the EU. His comments are likely aimed at bolstering his own credentials on immigration ahead of the French presidential election.