French Government Debates Tougher Immigration Policies

Minister Bruno Retailleau proposes to end the Valls circular, sparking internal government disagreement and calls for parliamentary debate.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau aims to replace the Valls circular, which facilitates the regularization of undocumented workers, with stricter guidelines.
Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister of Ecology, publicly disagrees with Retailleau's proposals, emphasizing the need for balance within the coalition government.
Florent Boudié, head of the parliamentary law commission, insists that any changes to immigration policy must undergo transparent debate in Parliament.
Retailleau's approach includes potential use of 'hubs of return' outside the EU for migrants, a concept backed by Hungary and Italy but controversial in the EU.
The government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, states that Retailleau's proposals are exploratory and will require discussion at both national and European levels.