Breaking News: Jehovah’s Witnesses in France warned of losing religious status:
A branch communication dated October 6, 2025 was sent “For the Local Assemblies of Metropolitan and Overseas France.”
It reveals that on September 15, 2025, the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine officially notified two of the JW’s associations -the Religious Association of Jehovah's Witnesses of France (ACTJF) and the Christian Federation of Jehovah's Witnesses of France (FCTJF) — of the intention to withdraw their legal r... moreBreaking News: Jehovah’s Witnesses in France warned of losing religious status:
A branch communication dated October 6, 2025 was sent “For the Local Assemblies of Metropolitan and Overseas France.”
It reveals that on September 15, 2025, the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine officially notified two of the JW’s associations -the Religious Association of Jehovah's Witnesses of France (ACTJF) and the Christian Federation of Jehovah's Witnesses of France (FCTJF) — of the intention to withdraw their legal recognition as religious associations.
This decision is based on reports from MIVILUDES — the *Interministerial Mission for Vigilance and the Fight Against Sectarian Abuses* \- a French government body that monitors and reports on cultic and coercive practices. MIVILUDES claims that Jehovah’s Witnesses engage in practices that *“*undermine freedom of association and public order,*”* particularly citing ostracism and psychological pressure against those who wish to leave.
The letter warns that if this recognition is revoked:
* JW could lose their tax benefits and ability to receive legacies.
* The Council of Ministers could dissolve their religious associations, resulting in the loss of properties used for worship.
JW are urged to send respectful letters of protest to the prefect during the week of October 13, obtain contact details from their congregation elders, and make the situation a *“*subject of your prayers.*”*
Thanks to u/Dav-King and u/ElderUnderCover for the information/ leaked document.
Quentin Ledford
I expect we shall see the Society experience more adverse actions from both the governments and the courts.
Their wholesale takeover of all properties hasn't gone unnoticed by governmental authorities and the cruelty of certain procedures has long been controversial.
