France Reassesses Migration Pact with Algeria

Following a deadly knife attack in Mulhouse by an Algerian national, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced France's intention to reevaluate the 1968 migration agreement with Algeria, citing Algeria's reluctance to accept deported nationals. The French government accuses Algeria of failing to honor the pact, stating that the suspect in the attack had been refused repatriation 14 times. France has given Algeria four to six weeks to comply, with potential diplomatic fallout if no resolution is reached. Algeria expressed surprise at France's restrictive measures and claimed it was not notified beforehand, viewing it as a series of provocations and threats. The situation highlights longstanding tensions between the two countries, exacerbated by recent French policy decisions and diplomatic actions favoring Morocco over Algeria. Paris's stance reflects internal political pressures, with differing opinions within the French government on how to handle the situation.