France is prepared to resume discussions with the UK about its illegal immigration crisis if the British government takes talks seriously, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday. He told a press conference: “We cannot change our geography, so we need to come to an understanding with our British friends and allies even though…
France Prepared to Resume Talks With UK on Illegal Immigration: Minister
UK-France Ties Remains ‘Strong’ Despite Row Over Illegal Immigration: Minister
A British minister said on Saturday that the partnership between France and the UK remains “strong” despite the row between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron over how to handle the illegal immigration crisis in the English Channel. The French government said on Friday that a public letter sent by Johnson to…
Number of Illegal Immigrants Crossing English Channel Triples From 2020
The number of illegal immigrants who have reached the UK this year by crossing the English Channel in small boats has now tripled the total for the whole of 2020. At least 886 people succeeded in reaching the UK on Saturday, the Home Office confirmed on Monday. This brings the total for the year to…
UK Calls for Cooperation Across Europe to Tackle Migration Crisis
The “global migration crisis” is an urgent issue for the whole of Europe and requires close cooperation across the continent, the British government said on Friday. More than 24,700 illegal immigrants have arrived in the UK so far this year after crossing the English Channel in small boats, almost three times the number there were…
Australia Defence Minister Urges France to ‘Move On’ and Focus on China
The Australian Defence Minister, Peter Dutton has urged France to put aside “hurt feelings” over the cancellation of the submarine contract and focus instead on the “great uncertainty with China in our region.” France has been upset since Australia abandoned its submarine contract with it. French President Emmanuel Macron also alleged that Australian Prime Minister Scott…
France ‘Feigning’ Surprise About Submarines: Australia’s Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce on Wednesday defended Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison amid the diplomat row with France that erupted this week. Speaking to ABC radio, Joyce, who has been acting as prime minister while Morrison was abroad, noted that French President Emmanuel Macron calling Morrison a liar was a bigger diplomatic issue than the…
French Ambassador Says Australia’s Submarine Deal Politically Motivated
France’s ambassador to Australia, Jean-Pierre Thebault, has suggested the decision to scrap an AU$90 billion submarine deal with France was politically motivated, according to local media. His address to the National Press Club comes as bilateral tensions between Paris and Canberra soured this week after French President Emmanuel Macron, in an unprecedented move amongst allies,…
UK Welcomes France’s Postponement of Fishing Row Sanctions
Britain has welcomed France’s postponement of planned trade sanctions, as talks continue over a dispute over post-Brexit fishing licences. France had earlier said that it would restrict cross-Channel trade from 2300 GMT on Monday in response to the UK’s alleged violation of the UK–EU pact on post-Brexit relations by rejecting dozens of applications by French…
Australian PM Stands Ground in the Face of French Anger
November 1, 2021
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been forced to explain the circumstances leading up to the cancellation of the AU$90 billion submarine deal with France after extensive criticism from commentators and media outlets. French President Emmanuel Macron on the weekend accused Morrison of lying to him around the circumstances related to the scrapping of the…
Macron Throws Mother of All Tantrums
November 1, 2021
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Commentary After years of delays, cost blowouts, and subsequent crisis meetings with France’s Naval Group this September, Australia finally cancelled the disastrous program and instead opted for a U.S. or UK nuclear-powered submarine design to ensure national security was not further compromised. To use Australian parlance, that’s when French President Emmanuel Macron chucked the mother…
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