Gérald Darmanin continues to receive significant security detail after his departure from the Ministry of the Interior, with twelve officers and three vehicles assigned to him. This level of protection exceeds that of his predecessors and current officials, reflecting his high media profile and the sensitive nature of his former role.
The Anti-Terrorism Coordination Unit (Uclat) has classified Darmanin under 'T2' security level, which indicates a notable threat level, second only to 'T1', reserved for wartime situations. A reassessment of his security needs is expected by the end of the year.
In comparison, former Prime Minister Michel Barnier has a security detail of 26 people, while other former ministers like Éric Dupond-Moretti had 12 officers for their protection. The current budget discussions in the government indicate a push towards reducing spending, which may impact security allocations in the future.
