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== Immigration issues ==

== Immigration issues ==

Nicolas Sarkozy was accused of [[racism]] for ordering closure of 300 illegal gypsy camps and expulsion of Roma after riot.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1298690/Sarkozy-accused-racism-ordering-closure-illegal-gypsy-camps-riot.html He was accused of racism for ordering closure of 300 illegal gypsy camps and expulsion of Roma after riot.]</ref> Sarkozy was behind the controversial measure to deport Roma gypsies, breaching European immigration laws. European Union officials accused Sarkozy of "fanning xenophobia " in his move to deport the Roma.<ref>[http://digitaljournal.com/article/320841 French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 'too many foreigners in France'.]</ref>

Nicolas Sarkozy was accused of [[racism]] for ordering closure of 300 illegal gypsy camps and expulsion of Roma after riot.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1298690/Sarkozy-accused-racism-ordering-closure-illegal-gypsy-camps-riot.html He was accused of racism for ordering closure of 300 illegal gypsy camps and expulsion of Roma after riot.]</ref> Sarkozy was behind the controversial measure to deport Roma gypsies, breaching European immigration laws. European Union officials accused Sarkozy of "fanning xenophobia " in his move to deport the Roma.<ref>[http://digitaljournal.com/article/320841 French President Nicolas Sarkozy, 'too many foreigners in France'.]</ref>

In 2012, French interior minister Brice Hortefeux has been convicted in court of making racist remarks about Arabs. The minister - one of President Nicolas Sarkozy's closest allies - was found guilty uttering of the slur at a political rally.<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1284014/Sarkozy-ally-convicted-racist-slur-Arabs.html Sarkozy ally convicted of racist slur on Arabs]</ref>

In 2012, French interior minister Brice Hortefeux has been convicted in court of making racist remarks about Arabs. The minister - one of President Nicolas Sarkozy's closest allies - was found guilty uttering of the slur at a political rally.<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1284014/Sarkozy-ally-convicted-racist-slur-Arabs.html Sarkozy ally convicted of racist slur on Arabs]</ref>

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