Macron's Stand Against Le Pen's Rise and Defending Controversial Immigration Law

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French President Emmanuel Macron denies being a lame-duck president and vows to stop the rise of the far-right National Rally, despite his flagship immigration bill being voted through with the support of the far-right party. Macron's government has faced criticism and speculation about his ability to govern effectively after his coalition splintered over the bill. However, Macron remains confident, stating that his majority has not shrunk and that he still has three and a half years ahead of him. He argues that tackling security and immigration issues is necessary to prevent the National Rally from gaining power.
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- Fiercely contested immigration law is a 'shield that we needed', Macron says FRANCE 24 English
- Macron defends new French migration law despite political tensions Reuters
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