France’s new government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is taking a tough stance on migration issues. With a goal of reducing illegal entries and stays in the country, key officials are determined to implement stricter measures.
Following snap legislative elections in June, President Emmanuel Macron appointed Barnier in hopes of stabilizing French politics. Despite lacking a majority in parliament, the government, comprised of conservatives and centrists, is determined to push through new legislation.
The political landscape in the National Assembly is divided among leftist, centrist, and far-right parties. Barnier is set to outline his administration’s priorities in a speech at the National Assembly on Tuesday.
Barnier has criticized French border security as inadequate and vowed to tighten controls to limit immigration, taking cues from neighboring countries like Germany. The new government’s approach signals a significant shift in policy towards migration.
