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Algerian visa case sparks debate
The article discusses the return of the French ambassador to Algeria after more than a year of being recalled, amidst a temporary improvement in bilateral relations. However, recent statements by the ambassador regarding an increase in the number of visas granted to Algerians to 250,000 annually have sparked protests within France, particularly from the right and far-right, who viewed this as a retreat in France's policy towards Algeria and consider it provocative. The French government denied having a specific target for the number of visas, emphasizing that each application is evaluated individually, noting that in the past, the numbers reached up to 500,000 annually. These developments occur within a context of tension between the two countries, reflecting political sensitivities and challenges related to migration and diplomatic relations, amid a pre-election atmosphere in France and potential impacts on future policies.
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