France

After a year of waiting, the government has finally transmitted to the social partners the list of dozens of shortage occupations in France, which opens the possibility for undocumented workers to obtain residence permits. However, this new register is not well received by some unions.
The new list of shortage occupations has been updated and transmitted to the social partners recently. The new version was sent on Friday, February 21 by the government to the social partners, before "a (…)

In France, a prefecture in Isère is facing criticism from foreigners and immigrant aid associations, who do not hesitate to accuse it of being a "factory of undocumented immigrants".
The digitalization of the procedure for renewing residence permits in France, instead of being a panacea, represents a huge difficulty for immigrants who submit their applications to the prefecture of Isère. This prefecture is in the sights of foreigners and several immigrant aid associations, particularly (…)

Gérald Darmanin, the French Minister of Justice, stated on Thursday that he will work to ensure that foreigners, including Moroccans, detained in French prisons can serve their sentences in their country of origin.
"And so what I’m going to do, very soon, in the coming days, it doesn’t exist at the Ministry of Justice. It’s a job to obviously expel these people so that they can serve their sentence in their country of origin," Darmanin said on the microphone of Sud Radio, referring to the (…)

The Regional Health Agency (ARS) of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur reports an increase in measles cases in the region. This situation is linked to the epidemic currently affecting Morocco.
Since January, 21 cases have been recorded in PACA, which represents a third of the French cases. Among these cases, 14 concern adults. Nearly 30% of infected people were hospitalized, and some developed neurological or respiratory complications.
The Alpes-Maritimes are the most affected department (9 (…)

Vatry (Marne) airport will lose its two lines, including one to Morocco, operated by the Ryanair airline from March 29 next. The Irish airline justifies this decision by the increase in the solidarity tax on airline tickets in France, included in the 2025 budget.
In a letter dated February 21 addressed to the airport management, Ryanair indicates that it has been "forced to review its capacities in France". The low-cost company explains that it will transfer part of its operations to (…)

Marion Maréchal, far-right European deputy, will be tried before the Valence criminal court for defamation against a Muslim association. She faces up to 12,000 euros in fines.
Legal troubles for Marion Maréchal. Indicted on Tuesday for defamation after her remarks against the association "Valeurs et Réussite", which manages the Muslim school in Valence, she will soon be tried before the Valence criminal court, reports francebleu. The far-right European deputy risks up to 12,000 euros in (…)

In France, health authorities fear a rapid spread of measles due to cases imported from Morocco.
France is facing a resurgence of measles cases due to imported cases or cases linked to a stay in Morocco, where the epidemic is currently raging. According to Santé Publique France (SPF), in Morocco, the measles epidemic has reached a historic level and totals nearly 25,000 suspected cases, including 6,300 confirmed cases and 120 deaths. "13 imported or import-related cases following a stay (…)

Toulouse is hosting this Tuesday, March 11, the national tribute to the victims of terrorism. Latifa Ibn Ziaten, whose son Imad was murdered by Mohamed Merah 13 years ago, is an active figure in the fight against radicalization and the promotion of living together.
Latifa Ibn Ziaten regularly intervenes with various audiences to raise awareness about tolerance and the importance of living together. She considers the preservation of the memory of the victims as a key element of prevention. (…)

The Anti-Narcotics Office (OFAST) of Toulouse has managed to arrest a 45-year-old Moroccan considered one of the biggest cannabis importers in France and his accomplices. They were all indicted and placed in pre-trial detention.
It all started with intelligence from the Moroccan authorities. In 2022, they alerted the French police to the suspicious movements of a Frenchman between Morocco and Haute-Garonne. An investigation was opened and then entrusted to the OFAST of Toulouse. After (…)

Since the entry into force in January of the Retailleau circular, the obtaining or renewal of residence permits in France is a real obstacle course.
In a circular sent in January to the prefects, the French Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, asked them to tighten the conditions for the regularization of foreigners in an irregular situation. Jean-Michel Delabre, a member of the League of Human Rights (LDH), reports that "18,000 application files for exceptional admission to (…)