Naturalization
Retailleau toughens naturalization exam before leaving interior ministry
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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
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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.