Éric Pauget, a member of the LR (Les Républicains) party and a deputy in the French National Assembly, has been linked to the controversial "kill permit" law. This legislation, adopted in first reading by the National Assembly on July 7 of last year, permits police officers to use lethal force without immediate investigation. Critics, including families of victims of police violence, have labeled the bill a "kill permit," arguing it could lead to an increase in deaths caused by public agents. The proposal has sparked debate over police accountability and the use of force in France. Pauget has been associated with far-right individuals and organizations, including the Stérin galaxy, a network of far-right figures and groups. He has connections with Thibault de Montbrial, a criminal lawyer and president of the Center for Reflection on Internal Security (CRSI), a think tank focused on state security issues. The CRSI is funded by the Périclès project, a foundation linked to Pierre-Édouard Stérin, a far-right billionaire. Thibault de Montbrial has advocated for policies that give police officers the presumption of self-defense and has proposed measures such as carry permits for civilians and the arming of municipal police. Pauget has faced criticism for his security-focused policies and his ties to far-right groups. His parliamentary assistant, Stéphane Leonetti, has defended Pauget, describing his positions as balanced and responsible, and emphasizing his role as a representative of the right. Pauget has also participated in events and conferences with the Observatory of Immigration and Demography (OID), a group that functions as a pseudo-laboratory of ideas and is also funded by Pierre-Édouard Stérin. Throughout his political career, Pauget has aligned with security lobbies and police unions. He has supported the removal of the recall to the law through an amendment backed by the radical union Alliance Police. Additionally, he proposed a bill that would require detainees to pay part of their incarceration costs, an initiative supported by the Institute for Justice, a far-right security think tank. Pauget has also faced criticism for his views on immigration and the treatment of foreign communities. He has proposed stricter penalties for illegal settlements by travelers and has opposed the reception of foreign minors in his region. He has also called for the deployment of soldiers at the Italian border and has sought to reduce medical coverage for foreigners. Pauget’s political positions and associations have drawn both support and criticism. While he has been praised by police unions and far-right groups, he has faced opposition from local political figures and human rights organizations. His political trajectory is seen as a mix of traditional right-wing values and far-right influence. Some analysts suggest that Pauget may be positioning himself as a representative of the classic right in response to the growing influence of far-right movements in his region.