French Government Plans New Immigration Law by 2025

The French government plans to introduce a new immigration law in early 2025, according to spokesperson Maud Bregeon. This law aims to extend the detention of undocumented migrants from 90 to 210 days and tighten regularization rules for migrants, particularly in family reunification cases. The announcement follows the previous immigration law enacted in January 2024, which faced significant opposition and was marked by divisions within President Macron's coalition. Bregeon emphasized the need for this law to adapt to evolving security challenges and defended the Minister of the Interior's stringent approach. Despite having a parliamentary majority, the government does not intend to seek support from the National Rally, focusing instead on broader consensus. Previous provisions that were censored by the Constitutional Council may be reconsidered in this new legislative effort.