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Macron Rejects EU Migrant Hub Funding, Le Pen Criticizes

6/21/2026

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President Emmanuel Macron announced France will not fund or partner in EU migrant return hub scheme.
European Parliament approved regulations allowing member states to transfer illegal migrants to holding centres.
Macron warned EU funding for hubs would damage the bloc’s image with Africa and said each state should decide its migration policy.
Marine Le Pen said Macron’s immigration stance has destabilized France, promising to act after the 2027 election.

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President Emmanuel Macron announced France will not fund or partner in EU migrant return hub scheme.
European Parliament approved regulations allowing member states to transfer illegal migrants to holding centres.
Macron warned EU funding for hubs would damage the bloc’s image with Africa and said each state should decide its migration policy.
Marine Le Pen said Macron’s immigration stance has destabilized France, promising to act after the 2027 election.