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France: National Assembly Passes Mayotte Citizenship Restriction

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France: National Assembly Passes Mayotte Citizenship Restriction
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Above: The hemicycle during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, in Paris on April 8, 2025. Image copyright: MAGALI COHEN/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated APR 10

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Left narrative

Restricting birthright citizenship in Mayotte only worsens existing injustices. Instead of addressing the island's severe poverty, infrastructure deficits, and climate vulnerabilities, it targets vulnerable communities. By prioritizing immigration control over urgent humanitarian needs following a recent cyclone crisis, the government perpetuates inequality and colonial attitudes towards Mayotte.

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Right narrative

France's amendment to Mayotte's birthright citizenship is a practical response to the island’s overwhelming immigration pressures. By tightening eligibility for French nationality, it aims to reduce the strain on public services caused by mass migration. The reform balances the need for immigration control while preserving fairness in granting nationality, setting a welcome precedent for broader national immigration policy.

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