FRANCE: French government replies to EU Commission over Roma expulsions
France has told the European Commission it is willing to amend some laws in order to fall in line with EU directives on free movement within the 27-member bloc as it seeks to avoid legal action over its controversial expulsion of Roma migrants. Read More
FRANCE: Roma expulsion orders called into question by lawyers
In the Parisian suburb of Montreuil, 14 Roma men were ordered to leave French territory after a police roundup in August. Lawyers say their case proves the government is behind a discriminatory and illegal policy of expulsions. Read More
FRANCE: New immigration policies will reflect EU law, minister says
France will incorporate EU laws on migration in its new immigration policies, Immigration Minister Eric Besson said on Wednesday, after Brussels raised stringent objections to the expulsion of hundreds of illegal Roma migrants from France. Read More
FRANCE: Brussels postpones decision on Roma legal action
The European Commission has postponed an announcement on possible legal action against France over its expulsion of Roma migrants, saying “no decision has been taken”. Read More
FRANCE: Week of unrest kicks off with Roma crackdown protest
At least 10,000 protesters marched through the streets of Paris Saturday to rally against the government’s crackdown on immigrants and the recent expulsion of hundreds of Roma. Police are bracing for more protests in the coming days. Read More
FRANCE: Week of unrest kicks off with Roma expulsions protest
At least 10,000 protesters marched through the streets of Paris Saturday to rally against the government’s crackdown on immigrants and the recent expulsion of hundreds of Roma. Police are bracing for more protests in the coming days. Read More