French presidential hopeful sparks outrage with bizarre remote island migrant plan
- Laurent Wauquiez, from the right-wing Les Republicains party, proposed sending migrants awaiting deportation to the remote island of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, which has angered many in France, even among conservatives.
- Criticism of Wauquiez's plan came from various political figures, including Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, who said it was 'the method of a settler.'
- Even far-right leader Marine Le Pen disagreed, stating that migrants should return to their own countries, not be sent to French territories.
- Wauquiez reaffirmed his proposal, stating, 'All the dangerous OQTFs to Saint Pierre and Miquelon. I stick to my guns.
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Outrage after France lawmaker suggests deporting migrants to Atlantic islands
A senior figure in France's main right-wing party has sparked outrage in France by suggesting "dangerous" foreigners who refuse to leave the country should be sent instead to wind-swept French islands off Canada in the north Atlantic.
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