The rule, aimed at strengthening France's ability to deport foreigners deemed undesirable, was approved by the lower house of parliament late on Tuesday.
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French President Emmanuel Macron defends this controversial immigration law and denies that this represents a rightward turn by the government, while thousands of French people are taking to the streets to protest it express your disagreement. The rule is intended to strengthen France's ability Deport foreigners considered undesirable, was approved by the lower house of parliament late on Tuesday.
“As I said, for me this law is the protective shield that we have been missing. We must respect this law with its European complement, these are the decisions that Europe made this morning and that allow us to better protect European borders.” Registration, better cooperation between our police forces… and allowing Give something back to people to his house', quick and easy way” explains Emmanuel Macron, President of France.
The second aim of the text, says Macron, “is integrate“, By the Learn languages and work“. The bill, approved by the National Assembly by 349 votes to 186 after being approved by the Senate, has caused divisions within the government itself and among the French. The Minister of Health Aurélien Rousseau, resigned on Wednesday to voice their opposition to the bill. Critics say the bill partially imitates that old claim the right-wing extremist party the “national preference”according to which the French and not foreigners should benefit from the country's wealth.
“I have the impression that We fuel racism“says protester Denise Gutiérrez.
“I think that Immigration enriches a country. “A roof is a right,” said protester Craig Schaffer.
Among other things, the new law restricts foreigners' access to social benefits. The Secours Catholique organization denounces:an ideology of fear and threatagainst a welcoming immigration policy”.