France politicsfromwww.thelocal.fr20 hours agoOPINION: France's plan to 'toughen up' citizenship rules is more smoke and mirrorsFrance's Interior Minister intends to strengthen existing criteria for citizenship, but these rules are not new and may serve political aims.
fromThe Local France1 hour agoFrance politicsLatest: New French citizenship language rules DO apply to applications by marriageNew language rules for French citizenship now apply to marriage-based applications as well as residency.
France politicsfromwww.thelocal.fr20 hours agoOPINION: France's plan to 'toughen up' citizenship rules is more smoke and mirrorsFrance's Interior Minister intends to strengthen existing criteria for citizenship, but these rules are not new and may serve political aims.
fromThe Local France1 hour agoFrance politicsLatest: New French citizenship language rules DO apply to applications by marriageNew language rules for French citizenship now apply to marriage-based applications as well as residency.
fromwww.thelocal.fr9 months agoFrance politicsLatest: Start dates for the new French language test requirementsFrance has instituted new French language test requirements for residency and citizenship applications, effective January 2026.
France politicsfromThe Local France3 weeks agoFrench interior minister to launch 'toughened up' conditions for citizenshipFrance is tightening citizenship requirements for foreigners, emphasizing language proficiency and integration.
France politicsfromThe Local France2 months agoCan I change my job, address or marriage if I have applied for French citizenship?Citizenship applications in France often take years and are impacted by personal life changes.Moving house during the application process can create complications depending on the location.
fromwww.thelocal.fr2 months agoFrance politicsMore than 17,000 Brits have become French since BrexitThe number of British citizens applying for French citizenship surged post-Brexit, reaching 17,963 from 2017 to 2023.