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Béziers mayor defends refusal to marry Algerian man under deportation order
Original: robert menard
Robert Ménard, the mayor of Béziers, is defending his decision to refuse to marry an Algerian man who was subject to an obligation to leave France (OQTF). Responding to criticism, he said: 'If it had been a Chinese national, I would have done exactly the same thing,' insisting the refusal was based on immigration status rather than nationality. The case has reignited debate over mayors' powers to block such marriages.
Why now: The mayor's provocative remarks about refusing a marriage are drawing controversy and debate over discrimination and local officials' powers.
Evidence
- Robert Ménard risque l’inéligibilité pour avoir refusé de marier un Algérien sous OQTF · 20 Minutes
- Refus de marier un Algérien sous OQTF : "Ça aurait été un Chinois, j’aurais fait exactement la même chose", assure Robert Ménard · franceinfo
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