It was only on November 10, when the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, informed the French of the course of the days to come.
Concerning the migrants from the
Ocean Viking
expected in Toulon the next day, the latter were presented as not being able "
to leave the administrative center
" of reception.
"
They will therefore not be legally on national territory
", explained the number three of the government, referring to a medical check-up as well as an interview to find out if they would be "
eligible for asylum
".
“
All those who cannot obtain asylum will return directly to their country of origin
“Added the Beauvau tenant, in a reassuring tone.
But nothing ultimately went as planned, and more than a week later, the executive is struggling to defend itself.
"
I don't think it's a fiasco
", reacted this Sunday during the "Grand Rendez-vous Europe 1-CNews-Les Échos", the Minister of Labor, Olivier Dussopt.
“
It is first and foremost the response to a crisis…
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