Chapter II: EXPULSION

A foreign national whose situation is governed by this book may be subject to an expulsion order, as provided for in article L. 631-1, provided that his or her personal conduct represents a real, present and sufficiently serious threat to a fundamental interest of society. In taking such a decision, the administrative authority shall take account of all the circumstances relating to the applicant’s situation, in particular the length of…

Subject to article L. 631-3 does not preclude it, a European Union citizen who has been legally resident in France for ten years may not be the subject of an expulsion order, pursuant to article L. 631-2, unless it constitutes an imperative necessity for State security or public safety.