Macron denies visa quota for Algerians, heatwave death toll rises

On July 22, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron denied that France has set a numerical target or shown leniency regarding visas for Algerian nationals. This follows reports that suggested France would issue 250,000 visas to Algerians. Separately, the French public health agency reported an unprecedented excess mortality during the June heatwave, the highest since 2003, affecting all age groups from age 15. The two stories are unrelated but both involve France and Macron.