French maritime authorities rescued 185 migrants in 24 hours amid ongoing clandestine English Channel crossings in 2025, with new UK-France agreements in place but facing criticism.
French maritime authorities rescued 185 migrants in 24 hours amid ongoing clandestine English Channel crossings in 2025, with new UK-France agreements in place but facing criticism.
In 2024, France's foreign population has doubled since 2000 but remains below the EU average, with a significant demographic shift toward African origins.