France has introduced stricter immigration laws aimed at enhancing integration, particularly through language proficiency. Key changes include requiring a written French language test for long-term residency and increasing the language proficiency needed for French citizenship. Bruno Retailleau, the interior minister, aims to lead a tough stance on immigration as a means to strengthen national identity. As a resident foreigner, the author reflects on their own struggles to master French despite extensive efforts and support available, underscoring the broader challenges many immigrants face in assimilating into French society.
"I list all these things not to claim that I'm special but because I know that I'm not - all over France are other foreigners making just as much effort to master the beautiful, elegant but infuriating French language."
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