- France’s New Visa Strategy: France proposes stricter visa rules to pressure countries to repatriate their irregular nationals residing in the EU.
- Focus on Morocco: The proposal mainly targets Morocco, which has resisted taking back its citizens living illegally in the EU.
- Morocco’s Cooperation: Morocco has agreed to increase cooperation and repatriate irregular nationals following France’s visa restrictions.
- Visa Reduction in 2021: France previously reduced visa issuance for Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia in 2021 to encourage cooperation on migrant returns.
- Schengen Visa Demand: Morocco is one of the countries with the highest demand for Schengen visas, making France’s visa policies impactful.
- Diplomatic Tensions: France’s visa reduction sparked diplomatic tensions with North African countries, but Morocco now appears willing to comply.
- Morocco’s Statement: Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita confirmed Morocco’s readiness to take back its irregular nationals as part of this deal.
- EU-Wide Issue: France’s proposal is part of a broader EU strategy to encourage non-EU countries to repatriate irregular migrants.
- Stronger Migration Control: This policy aims to strengthen migration control in the EU, ensuring that migrants living illegally are returned to their home countries.
- Impact on Visa Applications: The new measures could lead to further reductions in visa issuance for countries not cooperating in migrant repatriation efforts.
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