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Jan 1, 2025 · Strike announcements are no surprise in France regardless of the time of year, and it is no different in January. Alongside a number of strikes already planned, further disruptions may be announced by unions depending on the upcoming budget of prime minister François Bayrou, especially if cuts are envisaged in certain sectors.

May 15, 2024 · If you have lived in France for more than five years you can apply for naturalisation by decree.. This lengthy process involves gathering and filing various documents, having them translated into French by a sworn translator (traducteur assermenté) if they are in another language (such as your birth certificate and parents’ birth certificates), paying a €55 fee, attending an interview ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Minor changes in new zones. Despite new ZFEs being introduced in around 30 areas, in many little has changed. In most cities, it is only vehicles that are not classified under the Crit'Air sticker system (petrol and diesel vehicles first registered prior to January 1, 1997, two-wheeled vehicles first registered prior to January 1, 2000) that are restricted in the new ZFEs.

Oct 8, 2024 · A motion de censure (vote of no confidence) is a vote brought against the prime minister by MPs, which, if passed by a majority, will lead to the government resigning.. Read more: Why is French left bringing motion of no confidence against PM Barnier if it cannot pass? The legislative tool was enshrined in article 49 of the Constitution in …

Oct 22, 2024 · Border controls will be tightened from November 1 between France and six Schengen countries it borders. The stricter measures, which will be in place for at least six months, will give border guards the ability to check ID documents of people entering France by land, sea, or air routes from Italy, Spain, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Dec 27, 2024 · EasyJet announced that it will close its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport, after 10 years, from this spring.. Air France has announced it will no longer serve Strasbourg-Entzheim from March, citing economic and environmental reasons.. A new route between London Stanstead and Bergerac airports was announced by British Airways.

Dec 27, 2024 · Off-peak electricity consumption hours are expected to change to better reflect seasonal variations in production and consumption.. 3: Linky meters: Homeowners in France who refuse the installation of a Linky smart electricity meter are to start receiving extra charges from Enedis from January. They are currently installed in 90% of households. Enedis is also set to step up checks on Linky ...

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