France Pressures Algeria to Accept Expulsion of 'Dangerous' Nationals

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announces a list of hundreds of Algerians deemed threats to public safety, escalating tensions between Paris and Algiers.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau revealed plans to present Algeria with a list of 'several hundreds' of its nationals identified as dangerous, including those linked to terrorism or public order offenses.
The move follows Algeria's refusal to accept some deportees, including the perpetrator of the recent Mulhouse attack, who had been rejected by Algeria multiple times.
Retailleau described Algeria's response to the list as an 'evidence of truth' for its commitment to international agreements on repatriation of citizens.
France is considering a 'graduated response,' which could include revisiting bilateral agreements such as the 2007 visa exemption for diplomats and the 1968 accord on Algerian nationals' residency rights in France.
This diplomatic strain adds to already deteriorated relations, exacerbated by disagreements over immigration, security cooperation, and historical grievances.