French parliament okays divisive immigration bill – Times of India

French parliament okays divisive immigration bill – Times of India

PARIS: The French parliament approved a divisive immigration bill intended to strengthen France’s ability to deport foreigners considered undesirable, prompting a heated debate after the far-right backed the measure. The bill passed the lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, with a 349-186 vote late on Tuesday. It had previously been voted by the Senate.Interior…

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France’s government and conservative lawmakers find compromise on immigration bill – Times of India

France’s government and conservative lawmakers find compromise on immigration bill – Times of India

PARIS: Parliament members from French president Emmanuel Macron’s centrist majority and a conservative party have found agreement on a divisive immigration bill that is intended to strengthen France’s ability to deport foreignersconsidered undesirable, the country’s interior minister said Tuesday. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, who championed the bill, praised “an important text which will protect the…

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