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France: Deportations increase

01 January 1995

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Figures released by the French government in December show a marked increase in the number of deportations. Charles Pasqua, the Interior Minister, announced that between January and October 1994, a total of 9,328 people had been deported - an increase of 30% on the same period in 1993. The number of people refused permission to stay had also increased by 15% over the same period. The number of deportations for being a "threat to public order" was 945 (up 66%).

Many of those expelled or deported are relatives, parents or spouses of a French national. When the "residence card" of the "foreign" partner expires they are supposed to return to their country of origin and apply for a new entry visa. A large number of those being expelled are from Algeria and in December 1994 France adopted two decrees governing their entry. A single visa category has now been replaced by two: a "long-term" visa which is difficult to get and the "short term" visa, on grounds of the person being in danger. This has to be obtained before leaving the country - as all the French consulates in Algeria have been closed this entails applying to Nantes in France. The second decree affects Algerians wanting to visit relatives in France who have to have a "housing certificate" from the family in France which has to be countersigned by the local mayor many of whom have been refusing to agree.

Le Monde, 14.12.94 & 24.12.94; Reflex, Paris.

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