France
Algerian Man Arrested for Threats Against Moroccan Diplomat in Marseille
Police arrested an Algerian illegal immigrant who threatened to kill the Moroccan vice-consul in Marseille and bit a security guard.
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Morocco
Labor Shortage Hits French Hospitality: Moroccan Workers Face Visa Hurdles
As in previous years, hotels, restaurants, cafes, nightclubs or caterers in Lozère (South of France), half of which operate seasonally, are still struggling to recruit foreign workers, particularly from Morocco.
Morocco
French Interior Minister Visits Morocco to Bolster Security and Migration Ties
The French Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, is expected this weekend in Morocco for an official working visit. This trip comes as Paris and Rabat display their shared desire to strengthen their ties. Meetings with high-ranking Moroccan officials are on the agenda, focusing on several topics of bilateral cooperation.
France
France to Tighten Immigration Rules and Citizenship Requirements
The Minister of the Interior, Bruno Retailleau, who is also running for the presidency of the Les Républicains party, presented the guidelines of his immigration policy during a conference on Thursday. He stated that he wants a policy of "rupture" and announced several "upcoming projects" on this subject.
France
Residence Permit Delays in France Leave Legal Immigrants at Risk of Losing Status
In France, many foreigners in a regular situation risk finding themselves without papers due to abnormally long delays in renewing their residence permits.
France
Digital Residence Permit System in France Faces Legal Challenge Over Barriers to Immigrants
The dematerialization of residence permits in France, instead of being a panacea, represents an enormous difficulty for foreigners. Ten associations have filed an appeal before the Council of State for "faulty negligence" and order the State to apply the law on the Digital Administration of Foreigners in France (ANEF).
France
Rachida Dati singled out over 420,000 euros’ worth of undeclared jewelry
French Culture Minister Rachida Dati allegedly failed to declare luxury jewelry worth a total of 420,000 euros in her asset declaration to the High Authority for Transparency in Public Life (HATVP).
Sport
Brigitte Bardot Urges FIFA to Disqualify Morocco Over Alleged Stray Dog Culling
Brigitte Bardot, former French actress and president of the eponymous Foundation dedicated to animal protection, accuses FIFA of being an accomplice to Morocco where stray dogs would be massively shot down, in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
Morocco
Ryanair Continues Marrakech-Vatry Flights Despite Exit Threat, Leaving Travelers Uncertain
Although it had threatened to leave the Marne runways on March 31, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair continues to operate flights between Marrakech and Vatry. But nothing indicates that it is completely giving up the idea of leaving.
France
Moroccans Hindered by French Paperwork
Each year, nearly 4,000 seasonal workers arrive in France to work on farms during the harvest season. The tightening of administrative procedures since last January and the difficulties in obtaining visas are making life harder for them.
France
Drug trafficking from Morocco: four French nationals retried in Rennes
Four residents of Cholet and Talmont-Saint-Hilaire were tried again on Friday by the Rennes Court of Appeal for their alleged involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking operation linked in particular to Morocco.
France
French retirees: things are getting more complicated in Morocco
The issue of issuing certificates of life for retirees living in Morocco is a concern for lawmaker Karim Ben Cheikh. The environmentalist and social deputy for the 9ᵉ constituency of French citizens living abroad is questioning the French Minister of Labour, Health, Solidarity and Families.