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French Rights Commission Condemns Franco-British ‘Dangerous Journeys’ Pact
France’s human-rights watchdog (CNCDH) denounced the July 2025 Franco-British deal to return Channel boat migrants to France, calling it contrary to refugee protections. The 3 November statement could fuel legal challenges and complicates the path to parliamentary ratification, signalling potential instability for cross-Channel mobility rules in 2026.
Capago Algérie switches to mandatory online appointments for Schengen-France visa applicants in Oran
From 1 November 2025, visa applicants at Capago Algérie’s Oran centre must secure an online appointment before submitting their Schengen-France dossier. The pilot ends walk-in filings and is expected to roll out to all Algerian centres in 2026. Companies moving staff between Algeria and France will need to plan further ahead, while critics warn the fully digital process could disadvantage less-connected travellers.
French foreign minister confirms 14.5 % drop in visas issued to Algerians in 2025
New consular statistics reveal that France issued 14.5 % fewer visas to Algerian nationals during the first three quarters of 2025. Tourist and business categories were hit hardest, while student visas increased. The decline reflects staffing cuts and strained Franco-Algerian relations and poses immediate challenges for companies needing to rotate staff between the two countries.