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The Minister of the Interior in France is one of the most important governmental positions, responsible for

• the French National Police (and now also the French Gendarmerie for many purposes)
• the general interior security of the country, with respect to criminal acts or natural catastrophes
• relations between the central government and local governments.

All départemental préfets are subordinate to the minister of the interior.

• List of Interior Ministers of France