French Parliament Surprisingly Rejects Macron's Immigration Bill

The French parliament has unexpectedly rejected President Emmanuel Macron's flagship immigration bill, leading to the offer of resignation from Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin. However, Macron rejected the resignation and instead instructed Darmanin to find alternative ways to pass the legislation. The bill, which aims to tighten immigration policies, was rejected without even being debated in the National Assembly. The government now faces the decision of sending the bill back to the Senate or withdrawing it altogether. The rejection of the bill is seen as a setback for Macron's government and has been celebrated by far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen.