Residence permits: In France, officials and NGOs raise concerns about the pitfalls of digitalization

The challenges faced by applicants seeking residence permits through the Digital Administration Portal for Foreigners in France (ANEF) are drawing reactions from both civil society organizations and elected officials from various regions. In a recent statement, Manuel Bompard, the LFI deputy from Marseille, highlighted what he described as a «violation of fundamental rights» affecting thousands of foreign nationals.