Belgian in France for 45 years: Surprising naturalization refusal

Georges, a Belgian living in France for 45 years, was denied French citizenship.

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Married to a Frenchwoman and father of two children born in France, he appealed to the Élysée without success.

His case raises questions about France's naturalization criteria.

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