The new measures, which could include extending detention periods and limiting the legalization of immigrants, could cause new divisions in the French Parliament.
The French Government encourages New immigration law for early 2025According to spokesperson Maud Bregeon, who revealed the plans on ‘BFMTV’. The move comes just a year after the last immigration bill faced sharp divisions within Parliament and President Macron’s coalition.
Bregeon said the new bill would include: Measures to extend the detention period of undocumented immigrants It was considered a threat for 90 days to 210 days. “We are not ignoring other provisions,” he said, “we must adapt to the evolution of security issues.”
He defended Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau’s stance on these stricter measures: “Bruno Retailleau’s mission To guarantee the security of the FrenchYou won’t have to apologize for having opinions.” Bregeon said there should be no “taboos” when it comes to protecting the public.
The announcement comes less than a year after the immigration bill passed in January 2024 was approved after the National Rally (RN) abstained. The previous law sparked opposition within Macron’s party and led to the resignation of Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau.
The government also intends tighten regulatory rulesIt limits the eligibility of undocumented immigrants, especially in family cases. It will reconsider articles previously rejected by the Constitutional Council to bring the law more in line with right-wing proposals.
Despite majority in parliamentBregeon said the Government would not actively seek support from the National Rally led by Marine Le Pen, whose hard-line stance on immigration is unquestionable. Instead, he said, the Executive would engage with all groups in parliament to reach broad consensus on the new bill.
