What to remember from Emmanuel Macron’s interview after the controversial adoption of the “immigration” law

Emmanuel Macron hastened to turn the page of the immigration law, on Wednesday “New Course” By 2024, which confirms its passage “appointment” In January, they tried to restart a second five-year term in a row, hit by the forceps of pension reform, followed by the passage of the “immigration” law.

As a guest of “C à Vous” on France 5 for more than two hours live from the Champs-Élysées, the head of state defended “compromise” which is in his eyes “The Shield We Missed” A way to combat illegal immigration and the rise of nationalism by responding to the problems that “food”.

“Immigration” law, the “shield we’ve been missing”

Emmanuel Macron defended the immigration bill, saying it was “The Shield We Missed”. He admitted it was a text “fortified” by the Senate, but this does not prevent France. A country that has always welcomed [de continuer] greetings”.

Deposit required of international students ‘not a good idea’

“honestly”Deposit required from foreign students, “That’s not a good idea”assessed the head of state on France 5, without excluding that this event could be “recycled”. “I’m telling you this honestly because I think we need to continue to attract talent and students from around the world.”he explained.

The day after the text was received by the Parliament, the Prime Minister Elizabeth Bourne did not rule it out “return” A suggested deposit is required from foreign students, which will be returned to them when they leave France. It can only be symbolic, ordinary “10 or 20 euros”The head of the government announced this on France Inter.

The “immigration problem” in France

Emmanuel Macron appreciates that there is “Immigration problem in France” and denies that it is a country “exceeds”. “I think all the good souls who tell me that what you’re doing is wrong are all the people who ran the country for 40 years and who did what?” », the head of state confirmed on France 5, reprimanding his predecessors for not solving the issue. in the interview the worldHis predecessor Francois Hollande criticizes Emmanuel Macron for “got ideas” National Front.

On the “ideological victory” claimed by the RN

“That’s not true.” that the text includes “Provisions that have the character of a national action”Emmanuel Macron confirmed, insisting that the law was intended “very clearly” To prevent illegal immigration. To prevent RN from coming to power, he “I have to treat the problems that feed it” and “Show that there is an answer in the Republican field that is consistent with our values”he continued.

While Marine Le Pen claimed a “ideological victory” By adopting this text, the head of state ensures the adoption of the draft law on the contrary. “failure” for the far-right party.

Aurelien Rousseau’s Resignation and Majority Fractures

“I respect him [sa décision] And I also have great respect for all the deputies of the majority who voted for a law that was not a law, every provision of which they liked.”– said the head of state. “We have the right to ask questions, but we must also take responsibility”she said.

“I cannot say that it is a complete collapse. Because it’s not exactly a majority text, but you can learn to work in a relative majority. ” he said.

The fight against terrorism is not about ‘breaking everything in Gaza’

“After weeks, we cannot accept the idea that an effective fight against terrorism means destroying everything in Gaza or attacking civilians indiscriminately and killing civilians.”said the head of state regarding the war between Israel and Hamas.

At the Hanukkah celebration in Elysee

“Should I have jumped on the Chief Rabbi, tackled him to the ground and said ‘no’?” » Emmanuel Macron defended his presence at the Elysee earlier this month during the celebration of the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. “I lit a memorial candle, a small red candle with no religious character, none”, justified himself. Then Haim Corsia lit the memorial candle of Auschwitz “The first candles of the holiday, which is a religious holiday”said Emmanuel Macron, denying himself “participated” to one “religious meeting”.

“I think this is not a violation of the rules of secularism”– clarified the head of state and added that “Everyone needs transcendence and spirituality”.

End of Life: “Choose a Time”

“Sometimes I want to get down to business quickly. I assumed. There, I guess I’ll bide my time”, the head of state said regarding the draft law that has been postponed for the rest of his life, which has already been postponed several times, which caused great concern to the supporters of the legislative change. After a convention of citizens at the end of life, mainly in favor of active assistance in the dying, Emmanuel Macron asked ministers for a bill. “until the end of summer” 2023. It will be finally presented in February 2024.

About security threats during the Paris Olympics

When asked about the Olympic Games (JO) in Paris, Emmanuel Macron confirms that he “Obviously there are plans B” in order to hold the opening ceremony “potential threat”. The mentioned ceremony should take place, for the first time, outside the closed area, on the banks of the Seine. “We plan for every scenario and adapt to every scenario. »

Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape and sexual violence, “does France proud”

Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the Legion of Honor is an order that does not exist “I’m not here to preach” and condemned “Manhunt” Against actor Gerard Depardieu, who has two complaints of rape and sexual assault. “One thing you’ll never see me doing is hunting people. i hate this”The head of state answered after the statement of the Minister of Culture Rima Abdul Malak that A “Disciplinary Procedure” will be initiated by the Grand Chancellery of the Legion of Honor against an actor whose talent “France is proud”.