Tag #French Naturalization

What specific changes are being implemented to make French naturalization more stringent, and what are the immediate consequences for applicants?

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced stricter naturalization criteria, emphasizing respect for laws, French language proficiency, and economic self-sufficiency. This policy shift, described as a "rupture," will require applicants to pass a more rigorous French oral exam and a new civic exam starting January 1, 2026. Past legal infractions will also lead to rejection.