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France: Mayor faces fine over OQTF marriage refusal
The French public prosecutor's office has requested a fine of 7,500 euros for the mayor of Béziers, Robert Ménard, following his refusal in 2023 to officiate a marriage between a French citizen and an Algerian man under the "OQTF" procedure, which mandates departure from France. He based his refusal on the man's administrative status. The prosecutor confirmed that being subject to an "OQTF" does not justify refusing a marriage, and that the mayor is obligated to adhere to the laws governing this matter. The requested amount is a proposal from the prosecution and not a final judgment, and a decision regarding the constitutionality of some relevant legal provisions is expected to be issued on December 1, 2026.
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