France’s Barnier walks on eggshells in agreeing new immigration policy

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has yet to form a coalition government, and his potential allies are already divided on key issues – the least of which is immigration policy.

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Savings will also come from a €15 billion reduction in social security spending, mostly as a result of the indexation of old-age pensions having been postponed from 1 January to 1 July 2025.  Local authorities will also be asked to contribute around €5 billion.  [Mohammed Badra/EPA-EFE]

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