French Government Proposes Cuts to Medical Aid for Undocumented Migrants

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau plans to restrict the Aide Médicale d'État, sparking political tensions and debates over immigration policy.

Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced plans to revise the Aide Médicale d'État (AME), limiting healthcare access for undocumented migrants in France.
Retailleau argues that the current system encourages illegal migration and aims to align France’s policies with less generous European standards.
The proposed changes are part of the 2025 Social Security Budget, which already includes a €200 million reduction in AME funding approved by the Senate in December 2024.
The left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) has warned the Socialist Party (PS) that failing to oppose these measures could lead to further right-wing policies under Retailleau’s leadership.
The AME reform proposal has reignited broader debates on immigration, healthcare rights, and the use of ethnic statistics in policymaking.