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In France, who has the freedom of association (the right to join or create groups)?
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Correct answer: Every person, French or foreign. Freedom of association is a right for every person, French or foreign. It is written in a law of 1901. You can get involved in an association, a union or a party. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “La fraternité (2/2)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “La fraternité (2/2)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ Only French citizensSeulement pour les citoyens françaisForeigners can also get involved freely.
- ✓ Every person, French or foreignPour toute personne, française ou étrangèreCorrect answer. Freedom of association is a right for every person, French or foreign. It is written in a law of 1901. You can get involved in an association, a union or a party.
- ✗ Only people who voteSeulement pour les personnes qui votentYou do not need to vote to join an association.
- ✗ Only people who workSeulement pour les personnes qui travaillentYou do not need a job to get involved.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « En France, la liberté d'association est un droit pour qui ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question comes from the naturalisation version of the exam (Ministry list read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “La liberté d'association est :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “La fraternité (2/2)” (French).
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