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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Fabrice RANDOUX

French Lower House Rejects Macron's Immigration Bill

The debate is seen as a major test for the government of President Emmanuel Macron (Credit: AFP)

The French lower house of parliament on Monday adopted a motion to reject a highly controversial immigration bill, dealing a major blow to the government of President Emmanuel Macron.

Originally proposed by Macron's centrist government with a mix of steps to expel more undocumented people and improve integration, the text now leans firmly towards enforcement after its passage through the Senate, which is controlled by the right.

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