France
Immigrant Dreams Shattered: Sciences Po Graduate Faces Joblessness and Discrimination in France
Finding a job in France is a real obstacle course, especially for immigrants who face various obstacles, including discrimination.
Topic
Immigration
Morocco
Morocco's Youth Divided: Hope at Home vs. Dreams Abroad Amid Economic Challenges
Despite economic pressures and growing unemployment, many young people continue to believe in a better future in Morocco, while a significant number are considering emigrating.
Morocco
Morocco Grapples with Informal Churches: Calls for Authorized Worship Spaces Grow
Faced with the proliferation of informal churches in certain neighborhoods of Casablanca, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit has taken measures to contain this phenomenon, while respecting constitutional freedoms. The committee of Moroccan Christians supports this initiative and advocates for the "construction of authorized churches for migrants as well as for Moroccans who are followers of Jesus".
Belgium
Flanders Mandates Pre-Arrival Integration Course for Immigrants
In Flanders, the integration process for foreigners now begins in their country of origin. The measure takes effect this autumn.
France
New Language Requirements Raise Bar for Immigrants Seeking French Residency
In addition to proving several years of presence on French territory, stable employment, and housing, foreign applicants for residence permits or French nationality must now also demonstrate advanced proficiency in the French language.
Spain
Spanish Court Denies Asylum to Moroccan Family Fleeing Inheritance Dispute Violence
The Audiencia Nacional has rejected, due to insufficient evidence, the asylum request of a Moroccan family who had fled Morocco because of death threats and physical assaults following a dispute over a family inheritance.
France
Foreign Workers in France Face Ongoing Hurdles for Residence Permits
In France, the ordeal of foreign workers to obtain or renew their residence permit continues.
France
Surge in Deportation Appeals Strains French Administrative Courts
In France, an administrative court complicates the lives of residence permit applicants, mostly from sub-Saharan African and North African countries, including Moroccans.
Morocco
Hundreds of Moroccan Migrants Stranded in Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The situation of Moroccan migrants stranded in Algeria is concerning, warns Hassan Ammari, president of the Moroccan Association for Aid to Migrants in Difficult Situations, noting that the available data "represents only the visible part of the tragedy."
Morocco
European Consulates Uncover Schengen Visa Fraud Scheme in Morocco
Coordination between European consular authorities, particularly those of France, Spain, and Greece, has led to the detection of suspicious work certificates and mission orders - issued by certain companies - in Schengen visa application files. Investigations are ongoing.
Spain
Moroccan Officer Granted Stay in Spain Amid Asylum Appeal Over Alleged Discrimination
On Thursday, the administrative chamber of the Audiencia Nacional authorized the Moroccan police officer who requested asylum at the Tarajal border post on May 19, to remain in the autonomous city, while a decision is made on his appeal against the rejection of his asylum application.
Morocco
Survey Reveals Moroccan Views on Homosexuality, Religion, and Society
Religion, justice, society, international relations... A major survey conducted in Morocco paints a striking portrait of public opinion on sensitive subjects. Sometimes unexpected results.