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Why is France revoking birthright citizenship in Mayotte?

France plans to amend the constitution to restrict citizenship in Mayotte, aiming to curb immigration to the Indian Ocean islands.

The move has been welcomed by the far-right but opposed by socialists, who argue that birthright citizenship is non-negotiable.

The constitutional amendment could open the door for similar measures in mainland France, according to leftist leaders. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes to restrict access to French nationality for people born on Mayotte to immigrant parents.

The proposal has been welcomed by the far right, but criticized by critics for breaching constitutional rights.

The measure is limited to Mayotte but has raised tensions and calls for it to be extended to the whole of France. [ more ]

www.france24.com

French authorities have announced a plan to revoke birthplace citizenship on the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte.

The proposal risks further escalating tensions in France following a tough new immigration law. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

France plans to revoke birthplace citizenship on the island of Mayotte in an effort to address an immigration crisis.

The proposal risks further tensions in France following the adoption of a new immigration law. [ more ]

www.thelocal.fr

Mayotte is a major topic in French news this week, while the concept of droit du sol is also being discussed.

The absence of boulangeries in certain areas of France is being examined and possible solutions are being explored.

Monaco and France have a unique relationship, but differ in their approach to taxes. [ more ]

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Mayotte, in the Indian Ocean, is the smallest, newest, poorest, and most troubled of France's overseas departments.

Mayotte has been disrupted by demonstrations and roadblocks due to seaborne migration from nearby islands and African mainland.

The French government is considering removing the right to French citizenship for babies born in Mayotte to discourage migration. [ more ]