The article details a recent French citizenship ceremony held at the Louvre Museum in Paris, where 180 individuals received their citizenship. The event included a welcome pack containing official documents and a performance of the French national anthem.
While new citizens can opt to receive their documents at the ceremony, attendance is not mandatory.
The article also highlights upcoming changes to French citizenship application rules, part of the 2024 immigration bill. These include:
These changes are expected to come into effect no later than January 1, 2026.
A previous citizenship ceremony in Paris was held at the Panthéon.
In most cases, these ceremonies are organised by the departmental prefecture, however in Paris it is the responsibility of the police prefecture.
As can be seen in the video new citizens receive a welcome pack, which includes:
A welcome letter from the President of the Republic
An information leaflet on the organisation of public authorities and the rights and duties of citizens (charter of the rights and duties of French citizens)
1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
Extracts from the Constitution of the Fifth Republic
Text of the national anthem (La Marseillaise)
This last one was of particular importance for attendees at the ceremony in the Louvre, as a rendition of the anthem was sung by the Chœur de l’Armée Française and Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine.
Citizens can also opt to receive their new nationality documents at the ceremony, however as it is not mandatory to attend, this is not always done.
New changes included as part of the 2024 immigration bill mean those applying for French citizenship, including a spouse, will soon be required to show proficiency in the language at a higher level (B2) than currently (B1).
The changes must come into force no later than January 1, 2026.
In addition, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is in favour of introducing a new examination on French culture and history to replace the current interview-style format.
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