Refused Marriage in Béziers: What Robert Ménard Risks in Court

Béziers mayor Robert Ménard appeared in court for refusing in July 2023 to officiate the marriage of a French woman and an Algerian man under an OQTF, suspected of a sham marriage. The Montpellier prosecutor requested a €7,500 fine, while Ménard faced potential penalties of up to five years in prison, €75,000 fine, and disqualification from office. The court's ruling will be announced on December 1, highlighting the ongoing debate on marriages involving illegal immigrants.