The French parliament's upper house has approved a contentious immigration bill backed by hardliners, aiming to tighten regulations surrounding marriages involving foreign nationals. With 227 votes for and 110 against, the legislation, which seeks to curb sham marriages to prevent the misuse of residency permits, now awaits deliberation in the Assemblée nationale. Critics argue that the bill contradicts a 2003 Constitutional Council ruling regarding marriage and irregular status. Advocates for the bill claim it addresses public concern over immigration, while opposition voices label it a potential affront to constitutional rights and a catalyst for xenophobia.
The bill aimed at tightening immigration policies passed the French senate with significant support, highlighting a rightward political shift in France following tumultuous elections.
This legislation seeks to address loopholes that allow residence permits through sham marriages and reflects growing concerns over immigration among the French populace.
Greens senator Melanie Vogel criticized the bill as "a full-scale attack on the Constitution," reflecting the broader opposition to tighter immigration measures.
The bill’s progress through parliament illustrates a heightened anxiety surrounding immigration, exacerbating fears of xenophobia and racism in contemporary France.
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