Algerian visas: France denies having set a numerical target after Romatet's remarks - La Nouvelle Tribune

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: France

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Algerian visas: France denies having set a numerical target after Romatet's remarks - La Nouvelle Tribune

The French Foreign Ministry denied Thursday any numerical commitment on visas for Algerians after Ambassador Stéphane Romatet mentioned a return to 250,000 visas per year. The remarks drew criticism from the right, notably from Jordan Bardella and Bruno Retailleau. The ministry clarified that no numerical target had been set and that visas were not among the topics discussed.

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