Historic Rejection of French Immigration Bill in Parliament

President Macron's government faces significant blow as controversial bill is rejected before debate, marking a first in 25 years.

The French government's controversial immigration bill was rejected before it could be debated in parliament, marking the first time in 25 years that a government bill has been rejected at this stage.
The bill was intended to balance tough measures on immigration with keeping France's doors open to foreign workers who can help the economy, but its contents have been rewritten several times, leading to confusion and fierce opposition.
The rejection of the bill is a significant blow to President Emmanuel Macron, who cannot stand for president for a third time in 2027 due to constitutional rules.
The bill's rejection has also called into question Macron's approach of tactical politics, which was once seen as a form of pragmatism.
The government plans to send the legislation back to a parliamentary committee in order to thrash out a compromise text to break the deadlock.