Spain
Moroccan Community Leads in Spanish Citizenship Grants, New Data Shows
Some 24,500 Moroccans obtained Spanish nationality in 2019, according to the latest figures published by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics (INE).
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Immigration
Spain
Spain Extends Residence Permits for Immigrants by 6 Months Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Spanish government decided last Wednesday to extend the stay of foreigners whose permit has expired during the state of health emergency by six months.
France
France Extends Foreign Residence Permits and Asylum Certificates Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Faced with the health context related to covid-19, the French parliament has adopted the extension of the validity of residence permits (6 months) and asylum application certificates (3 months).
Morocco
Former Rapper Diam's Endorses Fundraiser for Moroccan Migrants Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Former rapper Diam’s supports an initiative by DemDem, Gims’ wife. It is an appeal for help launched in favor of migrants in Morocco who are going through difficult times during this health crisis related to covid-19.
Spain
Moroccan Youths Attempt Risky Swim from Ceuta to Morocco for Ramadan Reunion
In the hope of finding the atmosphere of Ramadan with their families in Morocco, a group of young people, stranded in Ceuta since the borders were closed, tried to brave the state of emergency by swimming to the city of Fnideq.
Spain
Moroccan Population in Spain Grows 6.3%, Remains Largest Foreign Community
In total, 864,546 Moroccans were legally established in Spain as of January 1, 2019; representing an increase of 6.3% compared to 2018 (50,959 people).
Morocco
COVID-19 Pandemic Slows Crucial Remittances to Developing Countries
The measures taken in many countries to stop the spread of the new coronavirus (covid-19) have had many consequences on different sectors, on the labor market and of course, on household life. If poverty and social inequalities will become more insistent over time, it is because the pandemic has managed to slow down the frequency of money transfers from the diaspora to African countries.
France
Asylum Seekers in Paris Face Crisis as COVID-19 Disrupts Services
Tough times for asylum seekers in the Île-de-France region since March 23. Seven associations have urgently seized the Paris administrative court, to force the State to provide this public service, despite the confinement imposed by covid-19.
France
French Lawmakers Urge Government to Regularize Undocumented Immigrants Amid COVID-19 Crisis
French parliamentarians are calling on the government to regularize undocumented immigrants because of covid-19. There are about a hundred of them, including the Franco-Moroccan, M’jid El Guerrab, deputy for French citizens abroad. They have sent a letter to the government to notify them of their request.
France
Comic Book Tackles Everyday Racism Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
The comic book "My Daughter, My Child" was published at the beginning of the year by the Bamboo editions, long before the pandemic of the new coronavirus. However, it is perceived as a work denouncing ordinary racism in this period of global health crisis.
France
France Extends Residence Permits by 3 Months Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Faced with the spread of the new coronavirus, the French authorities have decided to extend the duration of residence permits in the country.
Morocco
Morocco Proposes Skill Networks to Enhance Migration Policies in Western Mediterranean
During the 8th ministerial conference of the 5+5 Dialogue on Migration and Development, Morocco proposes the creation of national skills networks at the level of the 5+5 Dialogue countries in the field of migration.