The Interior Minister of France, Bruno Retaillean, says that Het wants to harden the conditions for foreigners to acquire French citizenship, saying that “being able to remain in France is a favor, not a right.”
While giving a speech to mark six months, serving as Interior Minister, Retilleau said he wanted to hinder the conditions for foreigners to obtain French citizenship.
He said: “The right to stay is a favor granted to foreigners who legally reside in the French soil, which justifies having conditions that place it.”
He added that this should include “a certain level of competition in the French language and a promise to integrate French society.”
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People who request French citizenship through residence or marriage already have to demonstrate that they speak French at level B1 (intermediate) and are obliged to approve an interview in which they interrogate in French history, politicians and society.
Also read the complete guide to request French citizenship
The country’s immigration law of the country raised the language requirement of level B1 to B2 (upper intermediate) – Althegh that requirement has not yet entered into force. It is expected to become law before January 1, 2026.
Therefore, it is not clear what the intention of Terilleau has about citizenship requirements, and had no details.
Retailleau, which is widely rumored that he is considering a presidential offer in 2027, said that a circular will be sent to local précoturas “in the next few days” on the subject of hindering citizenship.
Hey, it is not specific if they referred to people who obtain citizenship through residence in France, through marriage or other family ties or through the “Droit du Sol“By which children born in France of foreign parents can win citizenship once they reach 13 years.
He “circular“Either Memo is a document that ministers can send to local authorities that require changes in a certain system: the minister can send it only without involving Parliament, but it is essential to only adjust an already in force system.
An important change to the citizenship rules would require the agreement of the Parliament, earlier this week, the Parliament agreed on the changes in the Droit du Sol For children born in the French territory abroad of Mayotte. Parents will now need to have legally lived in Mayotte for at least a year before the child’s birth for the child to qualify.
France Droit du Sol It already has a series of conditions: parents can only apply on behalf of their children once the child reaches the age of 13, and the child must spend most of his childhood in France and provide records, such as the proof of school enrollment.
Guide: How to request French nationality from your child
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