Le Monde: La moitié des nouveaux arrivants en France sont étudiants ou réfugiés
January 28, 2026
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Le Monde rapporte que les étudiants et les réfugiés représentent désormais la moitié des nouveaux arrivants en France. Géraldine Renaudière, Senior Manager, citée dans l'article, constate que de multiples facteurs et enjeux influencent le choix des employeurs dans le recrutement et la mobilité des talents étrangers, pourtant indispensables à l’économie. Elle souligne également la hausse des visas de travail et des titres « talents ».
Lire la suite ici.
Géraldine était également invitée au journal de 20h de TF1où elle a évoqué les besoins cruciaux du marché du travail et les pénuries de main-d'œuvre en France.
Retrouvez l'interview ici.
Le Monde reports that students and refugees now make up half of new arrivals in France. Senior Manager Géraldine Renaudière, quoted in the article, notes multiple factors and challenges influence employers’ decisions when recruiting and relocating foreign talent—talent that remains essential to the economy. She also notes the increase in work visas and “talent” residence permits, reflecting the evolving landscape of workforce mobility in France.
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Géraldine was also featured on TF1 20H News, discussing the crucial labour market needs and the shortages occupations in France.
Watch the interview here (please note this interview may require a subscription to access).
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