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Macron Tightens Visa Rules Amid Franco-Algerian Tensions

8/7/2025

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French President Emmanuel Macron has tightened visa restrictions for Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria's refusal to accept deported nationals. This move comes amid rising tensions after France's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024, marking a significant shift in Franco-Algerian relations as Macron seeks to bolster security and migration control.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has tightened visa restrictions for Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria's refusal to accept deported nationals. This move comes amid rising tensions after France's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024, marking a significant shift in Franco-Algerian relations as Macron seeks to bolster security and migration control.