Reform, a rising French political movement, has outlined a hard‑line immigration strategy that would deploy the navy to intercept migrant boats and return them to France if the party secures a majority. The proposal, aimed at curbing the surge of arrivals from North Africa and the Mediterranean, calls for naval vessels to patrol key maritime routes and seize vessels before they reach French shores. Critics warn that the plan could violate international maritime law and jeopardize the safety of refugees, while supporters argue it would restore order and deter illegal crossings. The policy reflects Reform’s broader platform of stricter border controls and a shift toward a more nationalist stance on migration.
Reform says it would use the Navy to intercept boats and return migrants to France, if the party wins power.
