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France–Algeria Tensions Escalate Over Illegal Migrants and Crime-Linked Immigration
Diplomatic tensions are escalating between France and Algeria, as the Algerian government continues to refuse the re-entry of its nationals who are being forcibly deported from France. The situation has intensified following a recent incident in Mulhouse, eastern France, where an Algerian man residing illegally attacked several people with a knife, resulting in eight casualties. In response, the French government has stepped up its demands for deportations. However, the Algerian authorities have declined to issue the consular documents required to verify the identities of those being deported. France has warned that if the situation persists, it will reconsider its bilateral immigration agreement with Algeria.
Increase in Illegal Stay and Crime Among Algerian Nationals in France
Approximately 1.7 million Algerians currently reside in France. Among them, around 1 million are descendants of Algerians who migrated to France during the colonial era. However, about 700,000 are recent immigrants who were born in Algeria and moved to France for various reasons. Due to ongoing political instability and economic hardship in Algeria, many have sought to emigrate, leading to an increase in the number of undocumented migrants. Additionally, as some of these individuals have become involved in criminal activities, the French government has decided to implement forced deportations.
Algeria Reluctant to Accept Return of Criminal Deportees
The Algerian government is reluctant to accept the return of its nationals who are deported from abroad. Politically, there are concerns that citizens exposed to liberal ideas overseas may return with anti-government sentiments and engage in political activism within the country. Moreover, with Algeria already facing difficulties in creating enough jobs for its youth, the return of deportees could exacerbate internal discontent. Lastly, some in Algeria argue that France, as a former colonial power that ruled Algeria for decades, bears a responsibility to treat Algerians with greater leniency.
France Reconsiders Immigration Agreement
France, which colonized Algeria for 132 years, granted various privileges to Algerians under the immigration agreement signed in 1968. The agreement includes favorable terms for migration, residence, and employment compared to citizens of other countries — a form of compensation for the long colonial rule. Based on this agreement, the Algerian population in France has steadily increased, making up 12.7% of the foreign resident population in France as of 2021 — the highest among all nationalities. As a result, Algerians also account for a high proportion of crimes committed by foreigners in France. Consequently, the French government is taking a firm stance, seeking to revise the immigration agreement if necessary, to ensure the forced repatriation of Algerian nationals involved in criminal activities.
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