As the 2027 French presidential election approaches, candidates are increasingly focusing on immigration as a key policy battleground. During a visit to Mayotte, Edouard Philippe proposed suspending requests for asylum and family reunification. His centrist rival, Gabriel Attal, has gone further, suggesting a constitutional amendment to introduce restrictive migrant quotas. These proposals signal a hardening of the debate surrounding immigration within the central political bloc. The competing ideas demonstrate a clear attempt to appeal to voters concerned about immigration levels. Both politicians are vying to present themselves as strong on border control and national identity. This escalation in rhetoric is expected to continue as the election draws closer, potentially influencing the overall campaign discourse.