Macron tells parliament immigration is a challenge that France and UK ‘must fix together’

WorldPolitics
9 Jul 2025 • 5:32 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • French President Emmanuel Macron stated that immigration is a "burden for our two countries" during his state visit to the UK.
  • Addressing parliament on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, he called for France and the UK to focus on fixing immigration.
  • Macron highlighted a shared responsibility to address irregular migration with humanity, solidarity, and firmness.
  • He added that an upcoming summit aims for enhanced cooperation and tangible results to resolve the issue.
  • Watch the video in full above.

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