It is not just France. Italy is the same and many European countries have the same system - or, in fact, lack of system, and lack of strategy whatsoever, due to helplessness and passiveness of politicians who are not willing to tackle complicated issues. The topic of "pursuing a comprehensive approach to migration and border management" is theoretically on the agenda of 2024-2029 priorities for the EU, but with the current generation of opportunistic politicians, none of whom is a true "homme d'etat" (statesman), I do not see the problem being truly addressed.
Thanks for this explanation. It added more context to the recent Cash Investigation on the subject of immigration and how deportations have in fact been monetized. Write more on this and on the Bollorsphere in general?
Liberté, égalité, expulsé. What an intriguing title. Every country has a right to their own policies. But I do agree luckily, France doesn't use trains to deport masses of immigrants. That would seem similar to WW 2. New to your substack. Very interesting, useful read. Thank you.
Hi Kasandra, thank you for your comment and for being here! I don't think France's system is unique in its cruelty but I think what this conversation shows is that the country is perhaps unique in its inefficiency when it comes to this topic.
Quick personal story: When I was getting my first "carte de sejour" I waited for hours in the Marseille prefecture (people fainting and fights breaking out) when I finally got to the window, the person recommended that I work illegally in France for 1 year, after that point, I could use this illegal work as proof that I was in the territory and could then "Pacse" (common law marriage) my partner. Great advice, non? I know my story isn't really on point with your discussion, but I thought it aligned with the general idea.
It is not just France. Italy is the same and many European countries have the same system - or, in fact, lack of system, and lack of strategy whatsoever, due to helplessness and passiveness of politicians who are not willing to tackle complicated issues. The topic of "pursuing a comprehensive approach to migration and border management" is theoretically on the agenda of 2024-2029 priorities for the EU, but with the current generation of opportunistic politicians, none of whom is a true "homme d'etat" (statesman), I do not see the problem being truly addressed.
Agreed! Also see the below comment in response to Kasandra. All countries in Europe are doing poorly on this, but France is unique in some ways too.
Thanks for this explanation. It added more context to the recent Cash Investigation on the subject of immigration and how deportations have in fact been monetized. Write more on this and on the Bollorsphere in general?
Oh, thank you! A piece on the role of the media is in the works. It comes up in basically every conversation I have on the topic.
Liberté, égalité, expulsé. What an intriguing title. Every country has a right to their own policies. But I do agree luckily, France doesn't use trains to deport masses of immigrants. That would seem similar to WW 2. New to your substack. Very interesting, useful read. Thank you.
Hi Kasandra, thank you for your comment and for being here! I don't think France's system is unique in its cruelty but I think what this conversation shows is that the country is perhaps unique in its inefficiency when it comes to this topic.
Quick personal story: When I was getting my first "carte de sejour" I waited for hours in the Marseille prefecture (people fainting and fights breaking out) when I finally got to the window, the person recommended that I work illegally in France for 1 year, after that point, I could use this illegal work as proof that I was in the territory and could then "Pacse" (common law marriage) my partner. Great advice, non? I know my story isn't really on point with your discussion, but I thought it aligned with the general idea.
That’s wild! Especially to hear that from the “horse’s mouth” so to speak.
Can you imagine bringing proof of illegal work to the INS?