Politics French minister calls for immigration freeze but lawyers question viability Proposals would mark significant policy shift, though hard to implement under constitution iStock.com/AlxeyPnferov Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 11 June 2026 France’s Justice Minister, Gérald Darmanin, has called for a three-year freeze on legal immigration, arguing that the country cannot integrate new arrivals effectively. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Social Security France presses Switzerland over frontier worker unemployment costs Residency France moves to clear record permit backlog as delays hit workers and employers Settlement Support Understanding France’s stricter language requirements Compliance France moves to raise residency and citizenship fees