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    ‘Social glue’: Why it’s no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

    ‘Social glue’: Why it’s no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

    Shorouk Express Several European countries require the knowledge of the local language to obtain permanent residence or citizenship, and more are introducing such policies or toughening up the level required. In 2024, France passed a law requiring French language tests for certain types of residency card. Sweden is currently moving ahead with language requirements for…

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    Environmental journalist Hervé Kempf: ‘The ecological and social issues are inextricably intertwined’

    Environmental journalist Hervé Kempf: ‘The ecological and social issues are inextricably intertwined’

    Shorouk Express Journalist and author Hervé Kempf founded Reporterre as a print-media outlet dedicated to environmental issues in the late 1980s. He has worked with various media outlets, including Courrier International and Le Monde. He is the author of several books, including How the Rich Are Destroying the Earth (Green Books, 2008), translated into 10…

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