France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has proposed converting closed nursing homes (Ehpad) into prison facilities as part of a broader strategy to address prison overcrowding. This plan aims to create new prison places for less dangerous inmates by repurposing vacant or abandoned sites, including former Ehpad, unused holiday centers, and hotels. Darmanin has also introduced modular prisons as a rapid response to the issue. In July 2025, he announced that the prison in Vendin-le-Vieil would house the 100 most dangerous criminals by early August, emphasizing conditions that respect human dignity while ensuring security. Darmanin highlighted the necessity of high-security prisons to prevent incidents like the Amra case. His approach reflects an effort to balance humane treatment with stringent security measures amid France's ongoing challenges with prison capacity.