France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin proposed legal changes to restrict marriage rights for undocumented foreigners. He seeks to prevent undocumented individuals from gaining residency through marriage to French citizens. The French Senate has passed a law supporting this proposal, awaiting approval from the Assemblée nationale and potential constitutional review. The bill aims specifically at 'étrangers irréguliers' – foreigners without legal residence, excluding EU citizens and those awaiting residency renewals. Although the bill has passed, implementation will be gradual due to necessary legal processes.
Darmanin specified that what he wanted to clamp down on was marriages to "étrangers irréguliers" - that is, foreigners who do not have legal residence in France.
Now the French Senate has voted in favour of a bill that would change the law to this effect - although any law change still needs to be approved in the Assemblée nationale.
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