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Bruno Retailleau, Republicans leader and 2027 presidential candidate, accused Emmanuel Macron of being a 'willing hostage to Algeria's memorial blackmail' in a JDD interview. He denounces the president's 'ideological dependence' on OQTF expulsions and visa policy. Retailleau sharply criticized Macron's recent remarks on 'madmen' wanting to anger Algeria.

27 апреля 2026 Сообщено ИИ

During a visit to Lavelanet hospital in Ariège, Emmanuel Macron criticized France's administrative system for foreign doctors and attacked candidates using Algeria as a campaign theme. He called 'madmen' those wanting to 'fall out with Algeria'. Bruno Retailleau, Les Républicains president, denounced it as a 'false pretext'.

Algeria secured a 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Africa Cup of Nations last-16 tie, thanks to a late extra-time goal.

31 декабря 2025 Сообщено ИИ

Algerian and Franco-Algerian supporters sparked violence in France to celebrate Algeria's win over Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. These incidents, including attacks on police and vandalism, are examined by journalist Céline Pina as evidence of decolonial thought gaining ground amid mass immigration.

Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf described as a 'franco-French' matter on Sunday the National Assembly's adoption of a resolution to denounce the 1968 migration agreement. The non-binding text, proposed by the National Rally, was narrowly approved on Thursday with support from right-wing deputies. Algiers hopes it will not lead to government action.

1 ноября 2025 Сообщено ИИ

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has criticized the 'arm-wrestling' approach with Algeria following the adoption of a National Rally resolution denouncing the 1968 Franco-Algerian agreement. He stresses the need to restore dialogue with Algiers for security and migration cooperation. This stance comes as bilateral relations hit a low point.