Macron's immigration bill at mercy of French parliament without majority

French police stand in position near the National Assembly as protesters gather before the start of a debate on the immigration law in Paris, France, December 11, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS (Reuters) - French lawmakers will decide on Monday whether to cut short any debate on the government's immigration bill, which would effectively send flagship legislation back to the drawing board.

The immigration bill has been a key plank of President Emmanuel Macron's attempts to show he can be tougher on law and order issues while keeping France's doors open to foreign workers who can help the French economy.