Immigration law: the left wing of the macronie fears a withdrawal of article 3 on professions in tension

In current events monopolized by the war between Israel and Hamas and Emmanuel Macron’s trip to the Middle East and Egypt, the famous immigration bill which electrifies the National Assembly manages to find a place. Because in view of the discord that it sows between the majority and the Republicans, Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne would be ready to withdraw article 3 which provides for the regularization of undocumented workers in professions in tension.

“It’s a bit messy”

A soap opera with twists and turns which provokes the anger of the left wing of the macronie. According to information from Europe 1, around twenty of these deputies are in the process of writing a letter, which they should send during the day, to call to be received by the head of government. Because they refuse to hear about a withdrawal of this article 3 which aims to create a one-year residence permit for professions in shortage. “It’s been a bit messy within the Renaissance group since yesterday (Tuesday),” confides an executive from the majority.

The boss of the LR senators, Bruno Retailleau, sowed confusion by ensuring that Élisabeth Borne would consider the possibility of passing this regularization aspect, not by law, but by regulation. Anxious to avoid a 49.3 on this immigration issue, the government could make this concession to try to obtain the votes of the right. But at this stage, “no decision has been taken”, puts into perspective the entourage of the Prime Minister who, two weeks before the arrival of the text in the Senate, is still looking for a path allowing her to both rally the LR without cutting oneself off from this left wing of the majority.