France's Constitutional Council Rejects Parts of Controversial Immigration Bill

The decision comes amid widespread protests and a surge in far-right sentiments across Europe.

France's Constitutional Council has rejected large parts of a controversial immigration bill, which had been passed amid rising anti-migrant sentiments in the country and across Europe.
The rejected measures include making it harder for immigrants to access welfare and bring their families to France.
The bill, which was supported by the far-right National Rally party, aimed to make it harder for immigrants to get French legal papers and citizenship, among other things.
The legislation had sparked widespread protests, with thousands gathering in Paris to demonstrate against the toughened stance on migration.
Despite the rejection of parts of the bill, migrant rights supporters face a difficult road ahead as far-right parties surge in popularity across the European Union.