"French Health Minister Resigns Amid Immigration Law Controversy, Macron Vows to Counter Le Pen's Popularity"

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"French Health Minister Resigns Amid Immigration Law Controversy, Macron Vows to Counter Le Pen's Popularity"
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French Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau has resigned in protest against a controversial immigration law, causing cracks within President Emmanuel Macron's ruling alliance. The law, a compromise between Macron's party and the conservative opposition, reflects a rightward shift in European politics. It includes migration quotas, stricter requirements for French citizenship, and delays in migrants' access to welfare benefits. The law has caused unease among Macron's left-leaning lawmakers, with reports of more resignations. The adoption of the law could boost the far-right's Marine Le Pen ahead of the European Parliament elections. Macron is set to defend the law in a TV interview and faces challenges in maintaining his parliamentary majority.

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