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Who is the Interior Ministry?
The Interior Ministry is a key government department in France, responsible for national security, public order, and immigration. It oversees the national police force and gendarmerie, making it central to managing protests and reporting on incidents like the 43 police officers injured. Its role is comparable to the Home Office in the UK.
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