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Radio France Internationale
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Paul Myers

Rights groups take France to court over residency permit tech failures

Social rights groups as well as independent experts have compiled data highlighting the deficiencies of a digital platform for online applications for the right to live or stay in France. © Getty Images - Delmaine Donson

Social rights groups on Tuesday lodged a complaint with France's top administrative court over technical glitches in the online system for residency permits which they say are preventing foreigners from working or keeping their jobs in France.

Ten associations have appealed to the Council of State following results showing that the move to Anef – the digital administration for foreigners in France – is not only making it increasingly difficult to apply for the initial right to stay in France but also creating gridlocks for foreigners who have sometimes been living in the country for decades.

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