Posted 12/20/2023, 8:55:00 PM
Macron Vows to Govern Effectively Despite Immigration Bill Splits in Coalition
- Macron denies being a lame duck president, vows to continue governing effectively for remaining 3.5 years
- Macron's coalition split over toughened immigration bill, but no members have left coalition
- Far-right National Rally supported bill, seen as ideological victory for them
- Bill tightens conditions for migrants, including 5-year wait for benefits
- Macron argues tackling immigration is only way to stop National Rally's rise