Naturalization
Retailleau toughens naturalization exam before leaving interior ministry
On the eve of leaving the Interior Ministry, Bruno Retailleau signed an order strengthening the exam foreigners must take to obtain French citizenship. Starting in 2026, a multiple-choice questionnaire will cover diverse topics like republican values and French culture, requiring an 80% success rate. The required French level also rises from B1 to B2.
Fernando Zampedri designated as polling clerk for November elections
Argentine-Chilean striker Fernando Zampedri, recently naturalized, has been assigned as a polling clerk for Chile's November presidential and parliamentary elections. He will serve at a high school in Las Condes. This assignment marks his first civic duty as a Chilean citizen.