France's Parliament Passes Controversial Immigration Reform Bill

The new law, backed by the far right, introduces tougher conditions for foreigners and has sparked outrage among rights groups and charities.

France's parliament has passed a controversial immigration reform bill, which has been backed by the far right and has led to the resignation of a cabinet member.
The bill introduces tougher conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France, including no amnesty for undocumented workers, criminalisation of undocumented immigrants, tougher conditions on citizenship, and restrictions on family reunification.
The law also introduces migration quotas, a five-year wait for benefits for non-EU immigrants, a deposit requirement for foreign students, and restrictions on health visas.
The bill has been criticised by rights groups and charities, and has been described as an 'ideological victory' for far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
The bill still needs to be officially enacted into law and is subject to the approval of France's top constitutional and administrative courts.