Emmanual Macron is facing a major political test, as plans for new migration legislation could end up being a major threat to the French leader's authority if it fails.
The French President has put forward a highly contentious immigration bill, which includes measures to legalize some undocumented workers and speed up the removal of failed asylum seekers and migrants who have committed crimes on French soil.
The legislation, which is currently facing scrutiny from French senators, has been designed to embody "toughness and simplicity", French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said.
Giving his opening remarks at the Senate yesterday, Darmanin said the measures are both "tough against [foreign] delinquents", while being inspired by "humanity."
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