Immigration: France needs a complete settlement between London and the EU

by AI | 30.Nov 2024 | Europe briefly AI

France needs the UK and the European Union to succeed in a complete settlement on immigration, to have in mind the state of affairs created by Brexit and the dangers of loss of life confronted by migrants making an attempt to cross the Channel.

Migrants board a smuggler’s boat in an try to cross the Channel off the seashore of Audresselles, in northern France, on October 25, 2024. (Photograph: Bernard BARRON / AFP)

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Lille (France) – French Inside Minister Bruno Retailleau, throughout a go to on Friday to the coast the place greater than 70 migrants perished in 2024 making an attempt to cross the English Channel, stated he was prepared for a “showdown” with London over immigration.

“We’d like a brand new relationship with the British. Brexit has modified the sport. Solely the conclusion of a complete settlement between the UK and the EU can actually change the state of affairs,” he stated in an interview with La Voix du Nord printed on Friday.

“If I’ve to interact in a showdown, I’ll,” the minister warned. “France can’t deal with the difficulty alone. The UK should take its full share, as should our European companions.”

“In the long run, there’ll should be a authorized path (of immigration, Ed.) to Nice Britain and a readmission path not solely to France but in addition to neighboring nations,” added Mr. Retailleau. (November 29, 2024)

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