France's Immigration Bill Defeat Sparks Political Turmoil

French President Emmanuel Macron faces challenges in governing France without an absolute majority in the National Assembly, as his flagship immigration bill was unexpectedly rejected in a preliminary vote. This defeat raises questions about the governability of France and suggests that Macron's mandate may be coming to an end sooner than expected. Opposition parties are calling for the resignation of Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and fresh elections. Macron's method of governing through ad hoc deals and bypassing parliament has been undermined by this setback. The pressure is mounting on Macron to find a way to break the deadlock on his immigration legislation.