French Senator Proposes to End 1968 Agreement with Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Bruno Retailleau calls for revisiting the longstanding immigration agreement with Algeria, citing recent diplomatic strains.
In a recent appearance on BFMTV, French Senator Bruno Retailleau advocated for the reassessment of the 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement which governs the conditions of Algerians entering France.
This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between France and Algeria following an incident involving an Algerian influencer who was expelled from France but refused entry back into Algeria due to alleged violations of international law.
Retailleau expressed that the agreement, which facilitates Algerian entry and residency in France, is outdated and should be renegotiated.
The accord, rooted in international law, provides Algerians with unique advantages not extended to other nationalities, such as the ability to stay without a long-term visa and easier access to a ten-year residency permit.
This initiative by Retailleau is part of a broader dialogue regarding France's diplomatic stance towards Algeria, which has been described as aggressive by French officials.
This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions between France and Algeria following an incident involving an Algerian influencer who was expelled from France but refused entry back into Algeria due to alleged violations of international law.
Retailleau expressed that the agreement, which facilitates Algerian entry and residency in France, is outdated and should be renegotiated.
The accord, rooted in international law, provides Algerians with unique advantages not extended to other nationalities, such as the ability to stay without a long-term visa and easier access to a ten-year residency permit.
This initiative by Retailleau is part of a broader dialogue regarding France's diplomatic stance towards Algeria, which has been described as aggressive by French officials.
