France will tighten migration policy. Such actions are announced by conservatives, who recently entered into an alliance with centrists to create a common government. The French right has returned to power after twelve years.
France wants to reduce migration
More security, less migration – these are the goals set by the new head of the Ministry of Interior, conservative Bruno Retailleau – one of the leading figures of the new French government. The minister wants to follow the example of Italy, among others, which is implementing a plan to stop migration from Africa.
“Making agreements with the Maghreb countries to stop migrants: this is fundamental,” Bruno Retailleau told TF1. The interior minister also spoke of creating an alliance of European countries for which controlling migration is a priority.
Will immigrants in France receive lower benefits? These are the authorities' plans
The new French authorities also want to limit the size of social benefits for migrants. “I don't want France to be an exception and the most attractive country in Europe in terms of benefits and access to treatment,” said the interior minister.
Retailleau also wants to make it easier to expel and punish illegal migrants. Specific proposals are to be presented next week during an exposé premiere Michel Barnier.
Last year, France accepted almost half a million foreigners, excluding illegal crossings. border. Germany is also tightening its migration policy. Since Monday, September 16, random checks have been in place at all land borders. They are now also being carried out at the borders with Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and Denmark.