French Government in Turmoil as Le Pen's Backing of Immigration Law Sparks Constitutional Crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron's government is facing a crisis after far-right leader Marine Le Pen's support for his immigration Bill led to the resignation of his health minister. The Bill, which was initially voted down but later approved in a tougher form, has caused divisions within Macron's centrist majority, with a quarter of MPs voting against or abstaining. The Bill includes measures that Le Pen claims as an "ideological victory" for her party, such as tougher rights for foreigners to access state welfare benefits. The rebellion within Macron's party could weaken his hold on parliament and complicate the rest of his mandate.