Sarkozy urging swift implementation of biometric visas for EU
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has outlined plans for a Europe-wide clampdown on immigration when France assumes EU leadership in July.
Sarkozy also is urging swift implementation of biometric visas and compulsory language lessons for all new arrivals. Besides learning the language, immigrants would have to embrace national and European values such as gender equality and tolerance.
A major part of the plan would call for asylum-seekers to apply in advance for refugee status and for more effective deportation measures.
The French proposal contains new measures to return those illegally residing in the EU to their countries and calls for tougher "re-admission" deals regulating these returns. Additionally, those seeking asylum could be forced to apply for refugee status in advance.
Between 23,000 and 24,000 illegal immigrants were expelled from France in 2007 – compared to around 10,000 in 2002. French prime minister Francois Fillon said in February the objective is to reach 26,000 expulsions in 2008.
Additionally, the French parliament last year approved a bill introducing the possibility to have foreigners hoping to join relatives in France pass a DNA test to prove they are related.
The French proposal is currently being discussed by EU states and can still be modified, but Paris is hoping it will be adopted under its six-month presidency of the 27-nation bloc.
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June 02, 2008
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