Algeria Rejects French Deportation List, Deepening Diplomatic Rift
France considers a 'graduated response' and revisiting bilateral agreements as Algeria dismisses the deportation list over procedural and substantive objections.
- Algeria has formally rejected a French deportation list of approximately 60 Algerian nationals deemed dangerous, citing procedural and substantive concerns.
- The Algerian government criticized France for bypassing established diplomatic channels and called for adherence to proper procedures.
- French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced a 'graduated response' to Algeria's refusal and emphasized the importance of firm action.
- The diplomatic tensions are further strained by broader geopolitical issues, including France's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in 2024.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed a preference for renegotiating the 1968 bilateral agreements with Algeria rather than terminating them outright.
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