French President Emmanuel Macron has revoked visa exemptions for Algerian officials and diplomats, escalating a long-standing diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The move follows France’s expulsion of Algerian diplomats without valid visas in response to Algiers’ similar action. The 2013 agreement allowing Algerians with diplomatic or service passports visa-free access to France for up to 90 days will no longer be in effect.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/macron-aim-algerian-officials-major-diplomatic-escalation-france-morocco-western-sahara