France's Immigration Bill: Macron's Denial and Right-Wing Accusations

The French parliament has passed a controversial immigration bill that complicates family reunification, delays welfare benefits, and weakens rights for asylum seekers. The law has been criticized by human rights groups as regressive and potentially targeting Muslims. While right-wing parties see it as a victory, left-wing critics accuse Macron of enabling the far-right. Several French departments and regions have rejected certain provisions of the law, revealing a division within Macron's alliance. The prime minister acknowledges potential constitutional issues, and the French vote comes ahead of an EU asylum system reform agreement.