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Macron defends France's 'tradition of asylum' ahead of immigration bill debate

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin (C) reacts as French Senate president announces the vote result during a voting session on an immigration bill at the French Senate in Paris on November 14, 2023. AFP - GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELT

The French lower house of parliament will on Monday continue debating a bill seeking to tighten immigration rules criticised by both the far-right and hard-left in what will be a major test for the government of President Emmanuel Macron.

Speaking during a ceremony commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Sunday, Macron said that neglecting human rights would be a "mistake."

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