France Proposes Stricter Immigration Law Amid Political Tensions

The new legislation aims to extend detention periods for certain migrants, sparking debate and controversy in the French Parliament.

The French government plans to introduce a new immigration law to Parliament in early 2025, designed to extend detention durations in deportation centers from 90 to 210 days for certain irregular migrants.
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon emphasized the necessity of the law for national security, stating that no topics should be off-limits when it comes to protecting French citizens.
The proposed legislation follows a previous attempt in January that faced significant opposition and was partially struck down by the Constitutional Council.
The current government, led by Premier Michel Barnier, lacks a parliamentary majority, complicating the passage of the proposed law.
Critics, including Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure, argue that the proposal caters to far-right sentiments and could intensify political divisions.