French President Emmanuel Macon's got issues with a controversial immigration law that's causing a ruckus within his political camp. He's planning to take the constitutionality of this contentious legislation to the French Constitutional Council for a review, as confirmed by Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.
Borne shared the news during an interview on the France Inter channel, stating, "The President will refer the matter to the Constitutional Council, and the Constitutional Council will say what the situation is." She added the government is grappling with some anxieties about certain aspects of the newly passed immigration law.
If Macon decides to challenge the law's constitutionality ahead of the holiday season, a decision might be made in January—either giving him the green light to implement the legislation as is or requiring amendments before going live.
The controversial law's aim is to tighten immigration controls and enhance integration. However, it's sparked discontent within portions of Macon's political camp, resulting in some members of parliament casting votes against it.
Contrary to rumors circulating in the media, Borne clarified that, as of now, Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau hasn't handed in his resignation to protest against the immigration law.
Like its German counterpart, the French Constitutional Council reviews laws and projects for legality. Once the Council examines a law's constitutionality before it takes effect, a decision is made within 30 days (or eight days in case of urgency).
Despite Macon's efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and promote integration, this law's passage has stirred up controversy. The future holds a crucial decision for the Constitutional Council, which could potentially be left to veto certain aspects, upholding the principles of equality and non-discrimination in the French Constitution.
