France-Algeria: Macron calls those who want to break with Algeria 'mad'

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized supporters of a hardline stance against Algeria during a visit to Lavelanet, highlighting the contribution of Algerian doctors to the French healthcare system. As of January 2025, 7,430 Algerian doctors accounted for 38.8% of non-EU qualified practitioners in France. Macron condemned the procedures imposed on these doctors, while Bruno Retailleau, a presidential candidate, responded by stating that the issue lies in Algeria's refusal to readmit certain expellable Algerian nationals from France.