France Proposes Stricter Schengen Visa Rules Amid Irregular Migration
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has proposed stricter Schengen visa rules for countries that refuse to readmit their nationals staying illegally in France. The proposal comes in response to concerns over irregular migration and repatriations.
France has proposed stricter rules for issuing Schengen visas, specifically targeting countries that refuse to readmit their nationals who are staying irregularly in the country. The move comes as part of France’s broader effort to strengthen control over its migration policies and ensure national security.
Stricter Schengen Visa Rules Proposed
Prime Minister Michel Barnier recently announced plans to tighten the Schengen Visa rules and process for countries that hinder the repatriation of their citizens.
During a press conference, Barnier emphasized that France is struggling to maintain control over its migration policies and that immediate action is required.
Although Barnier did not specify which countries the new measures would target, reports suggest that the focus may be on North African countries, particularly Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. These countries have been reluctant to issue consular passes, which are necessary to deport their nationals staying illegally in France.
