French Police Unions Block Crackdown on Channel Crossings
29th December 2025
Sir Keir Starmer’s plans to clamp down on migrants crossing the Channel appear to have stalled because French police refuse to intercept small boats.
Police unions are blocking an agreement to stop the dinghies, arguing that officers could be prosecuted if their interventions lead to the deaths of migrants.
After months of negotiations, President Macron agreed in July to allow French police to intervene to stop boats in shallow waters.
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