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

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.
- French health minister quits as immigration law splits Macron's ruling party FRANCE 24 English
- I'm no lame duck, Macron says, vowing to stop Le Pen's rise POLITICO Europe
- Macron accused of doing far-right's bidding with passage of stricter immigration law FRANCE 24 English
- France toughens its anti-migration stance DW (English)
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