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Taf	11-03-2012 18:25

France 'has too many foreigners'

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French President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to withdraw from Europe's open border zone unless more is done to stop illegal immigration.

Speaking at a Paris campaign rally, the president said that reform was the only way to avoid the "implosion" of Europe.

He said that unless there is progress in the next 12 months, then France would suspend participation in the Schengen agreement.

The accord allows passport-free travel among 25 European nations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17332458

What he forgets to mention is that all the populatons of overseas French colonies are considered to be 100% French and thus have the right to move to France if they wish... and then are able to move anywhere else in the EU.

Sirius

11-03-2012 18:28

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then France would suspend participation in the Schengen agreement

Maybe we should do the same from tomorrow. That could save us a few quid :)

Chris

11-03-2012 18:38

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Originally Posted by Sirius (Post 35397646)

Maybe we should do the same from tomorrow. That could save us a few quid :)

We're not in Schengen, and never have been.

Osem	11-03-2012 19:21

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He's just stating the obvious IMHO, France is full of French people... :D

martyh

11-03-2012 19:47

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At least france has a coherant immigration policy

Hugh	11-03-2012 19:50

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35397668)

At least france has a coherent immigration policy

If it does, why does France's President say there are too many foreigners in France? ;)

Russ	11-03-2012 19:55

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35397671)

If it does, why does France's President say there are too many foreigners in France? ;)

He's fighting a losing battle for the presidency and is now so desperate he's trying to appeal to the far right?

Osem	11-03-2012 19:57

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35397671)

If it does, why does France's President say there are too many foreigners in France? ;)

Either because he's a racist, xenophobe or he's hoping enough French people are to keep him in power. Odd how someone apparently so in favour of EU integration should now seem so against one of its key facets. :confused: :rolleyes:

Stuart

11-03-2012 20:04

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35397668)

At least france has a coherant immigration policy

Yeah, seemingly allow them to enter Eurostar trains and quietly look the other way while they disappear down the channel tunnel.

v0id	11-03-2012 20:14

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Originally Posted by martyh (Post 35397668)

At least france has a coherant immigration policy

Yes they have a "let them camp near the port, and turn a blind eye when they try get into Britain" policy

martyh

11-03-2012 20:24

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35397675)

Either because he's a racist, xenophobe or he's hoping enough French people are to keep him in power. Odd how someone apparently so in favour of EU integration should now seem so against one of its key facets. :confused: :rolleyes:

I don't believe France was ever in harmony with EU immigration policy despite practically forcing it on all the other members ,the French repatriation of Romanies is proof of that

Chris

11-03-2012 21:35

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France has never been in favour European integration. France has only ever been in favour of what's best for France. For the past 50 years or more, 'what's best for France' consists of running the EU, whilst making it look as if Germany, or some unelected idiot in Brussels, is actually doing it.

Sadly for France the wheels are coming off that wagon rather spectacularly now ... With the euro imploding it is increasingly obvious that it really is Germany, and only Germany, that has the economic and political ability to solve the problem.

martyh

11-03-2012 21:43

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Originally Posted by Chris (Post 35397736)

what Chris said /\

NIco V

11-03-2012 22:09

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Originally Posted by v0id (Post 35397686)

Yes they have a "let them camp near the port, and turn a blind eye when they try get into Britain" policy

Not really, just go to Brussels, get the Eurostar and change train at Lille. UK is wide open, to all EU immigrants.

No passport is needed.

Maggy

11-03-2012 22:14

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We are the only country in the European Common Market who has ever obeyed the rules..everyone else regards them as a suggestion or for guidance.

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