France, Feb. 26 -- France is spearheading efforts to enforce stricter migration policies across Europe, urging the European Union to collectively limit visa access to nations that refuse to repatriate their expelled nationals. The move follows a recent Islamist terrorist attack in Mulhouse, which has reignited debate over France's immigration and deportation policies.

The recent stabbing rampage in Mulhouse- allegedycarried out by a 37-year-old Algerian-born man on a terrorism watch list- has intensified scrutiny over France's ability to expel illegal migrants.

Despite multiple deportation attempts, Algerian authorities declined to accept the suspect's return, highlighting a persistent diplomatic deadlock between Paris and Algiers.

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