Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez puts France’s irregular-migrant population at 700,000
Industry warns of border bottlenecks as France readies for EU Entry-Exit System rollout
‘One in, One out’ deal under fire after returned migrant crosses the Channel again
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European Parliament debate puts migration centre-stage ahead of Council summit
During a 22 October plenary, French MEPs staked out competing positions on migration ahead of the European Council. The debate signals that forthcoming EU decisions could reshape carrier-liability rules and influence France’s own visa-policy trajectory.
Louvre reopens three days after €88 million jewel heist; security protocol tightened for visitors
The Louvre reopened on 22 October after a record jewellery theft, but stepped-up bag checks and advance-manifest rules mean longer queues and stricter ID controls. The measures could affect corporate events, incentive travel and orientation programmes that rely on museum access.
Council of Europe gathers prosecutors in Strasbourg to tackle migrant-smuggling networks
Prosecutors and migration experts met in Strasbourg on 21-22 October to refine investigative tools against migrant-smuggling rings. French participation signals likely increases in port and roadside inspections that could disrupt logistics and corporate travel flows.