France responds to riots with tough visa plans

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Series Details 30.11.05
Publication Date 30/11/2005
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French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin announced on 29 November 2005 plans to tighten immigration policy in response to widespread rioting during November 2005, by making it more difficult for people to obtain visas through marriage, political asylum or university study.