Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called for a national debate on immigration and citizenship in France. He seeks a broader discussion beyond changes to automatic citizenship rights. Recent political discussions and comments on immigration, particularly in the context of Mayotte, have intensified the focus on these issues.
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