French philosopher Pierre Manent gave his opinion on immigration and the number of Muslims in Europe. But the remarks he made sparked a lively controversy on social media.
It will be even more difficult to obtain a residence permit in France. The Barnier government has announced the implementation, as early as 2025, of two new mandatory tests for all foreign applicants, including Moroccans.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier recently announced the government’s intention to ensure "control of State Medical Aid (AME) expenditures" for undocumented foreigners.
Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical office, has revealed the number of Moroccans who obtained temporary work permits in 2023.
Foreigners legally present on French soil should make a specific contribution to the recovery of public accounts. This is at least what Charles Prats, national delegate of the Union of Rights for the Republic (UDR), proposes.
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau affirmed on Tuesday his firm determination to reduce immigration, including legal immigration. Moroccans will therefore be affected.
France has just launched a new visa for self-employed workers, including Moroccans, offering them the opportunity to settle and work in the country. This visa, initially valid for one year, can be renewed annually up to a maximum of five years.
The desire to emigrate among young people and university-educated individuals in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region remains. About 35% of Moroccans wish to leave the kingdom, compared to 46% in Tunisia, 42% in Jordan and 38% in Lebanon.
Leaving for Algeria for his father’s funeral, Abdel, a French civil servant, returns to France and faces a major problem. He is turned away from the territory upon disembarking at Orly (Val-de-Marne) airport, then placed in detention. Released four days later, he is fighting to recover his French passport.
According to an Arab Barometer study published in June, 55% of young Moroccans aged 18 to 29 are considering emigrating to Europe and America due to the difficult economic situation and persistent corruption in the kingdom.
Since the promulgation of the new "asylum and immigration" law in France, expulsions under OQTF (Obligation to Leave French Territory) now target several categories of foreigners who were previously protected by law.
France has taken new measures to simplify the lives of Moroccans and other foreigners residing on its territory. They can now apply for family reunification online.