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Editorial: La Vanguardia

  • The French Constitutional Council annulled the most controversial parts of the immigration law, including the severest measures introduced by the parliamentary right.
  • The ruling was well received by the presidential majority, as it will allow the enactment of the law without the most controversial articles.
  • The ruling is technically legal but has significant political implications and could suggest a mishandling of the legislation.
  • The far right had regarded the law as an 'ideological victory', which led to discontent and resignations within Macron's majority.
  • The new government led by Gabriel Attal is faced with multiple challenges, including farmer protests and police discontent.
  • Social discontent in France is widespread, demonstrating a significant challenge to social cohesion.

Conclusion: The annulment of parts of the immigration law, widespread social discontent, and pressure on the new administration represent a complex political juncture in France that could have implications for the European elections in June.