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France impacted by EU approval for €3 tax on small parcels from outside the union

Tax could coincide with separate French fees for parcels says Finance Ministry

Winegrowers outraged by €0.01 bottle of wine in French supermarket

Lidl claims labelling error but local farmers’ union says it threatens local production

Farmers block roads and clash with police in Occitanie over cow culling order

A75 blocked by around 100 tractors with protests set to continue into weekend

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French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

Temperatures set to remain above average for the season but become progressively cooler

President Macron defends French ‘laïcité’: what is this?

Teachers say younger students are shunning secularism in France

Bardella: ‘great patriot’ Nigel Farage will be next UK PM

Meeting is first time Farage has agreed to meet with French far-right

Couple in France unable to receive post as home ‘too dangerous’ to access

La Poste said the decision had been made to protect its workers

Travellers returning to UK from France warned over taking sandwiches, dairy, and meat

Restrictions on food imports from earlier this year continue

British and French travellers to be impacted by new ‘social media rules’ for US travel

American authorities will ask travellers to hand over social media information as part of application process to visit country

French supermarket’s ‘vegetarian wolf’ Christmas advert is worldwide hit

Clip has been viewed millions of times after version with English subtitles spread

‘Leave Brigitte Macron alone after anti-feminist comment’: Government official

The president’s wife was filmed backstage at a show by a controversial comedian

French MPs vote in favour of 2026 Social Security budget: What changes for you?

Pension reform suspended but planned freezes on this and other benefits removed

Why your home insurance in France is likely to increase

Climate change-related claims cost more than €5 billion last year

Do drivers still need Crit’Air car pollution stickers in France?

Low-emission zones are set to be removed

Far-right MP suggests reopening of legal brothels in France

‘The current system is the height of bourgeois hypocrisy’, he has claimed

Investigation launched after hunter fires at wild boar just feet from a busy road in central France

A 76-year-old man was taken into custody after the incident

Buyer must compensate sellers after trying to change bid for French apartment

Court orders the buyer to pay compensation to sellers

Musk calls for EU to be abolished after €120 million fine for X

The South African billionaire’s social media platform was found to have breached EU rules

Air France announces launch of Paris CDG – London Gatwick flights

Twice daily flights to start in March 2026

Winter flu spreads across France

Circulation in all age groups increasing in every mainland region

Strike action to hit travellers flying to France from Luton over Christmas

Check-in and baggage handling staff confirmed six days of strike action during the peak holiday period

French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue?

Scattered rain limited to the north with the south largely dry and settled

Widow in France wins payout after life assurance company cancels policy blaming Brexit

UK firm had told reader, 80, she would not receive any payment

Millions of Perrier bottles blocked in south of France over bacteria concerns

Anomalies found at plant in Gard

Pink number plates officially arrive in France from 2026

The new system is designed to help curb fraud and make checks easier for police

British teen resident in France had to register in EES on re-entry

13-year-old without a DCEM young person’s travel document was told he would be subject to the 90/180 days rule

Commuter boat service planned for Paris

‘River metro’ could soon become a reality on the Seine

Global recall of diabetes glucose sensors: French patients impacted

Up to three million distributed sensors provide dangerously low readings

French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike

Warm spell comes despite rain in west and north

Why does eastern France celebrate Saint-Nicolas on December 6?

Father Christmas may be known for his present delivery on December 24, but in the east of France, another bearded figure bearing gifts is celebrated much earlier in the month

French home energy bills to rise in 2026

Both household electricity and gas bills will increase

Social charges on UK government pensions: France residents report progress

Issue now drawing attention at the highest levels

Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate

Vote reverses proposal to lower tax exemption thresholds for self-employed workers

EasyJet expected to expand Bordeaux coverage in summer 2026

Aircraft have been redistributed following the closure of Toulouse hub

Briton’s EU voting rights cancelled in last-minute ruling by France's top appeal court

British civil servant Alice Bouilliez had previously been reinstated

France and UK edge closer on youth mobility deal

Key differences remain but partners have struck a 'warmer tone' over plans

Zinc rooftops of Paris find new life as artworks

Customers can take home a piece of the capital’s iconic UNESCO-listed skyline

‘Radiator road’ that never freezes under test in France

High costs could prove barrier to widespread installation of the technology

France ranks second in EU for gender equality

The index tracks key areas to ‘compare how inequalities affect our lives’

Medicines to avoid in 2026 list published by French medical journal

The 108 medicines are considered to pose risks that outweigh the benefits

Speed cameras 'set to flash visibly again' as France's radar network expands

The new system will help to educate drivers, officials believe

Senators vote for €5 tax to be levied on small parcels sent to France

Government wants the tax fixed at €2 as higher amount risks being overturned

Opera singer helps support premature babies at hospital in France

Mezzo-soprano Aline Martin regularly visits neonatal unit

Brexit WA residency card renewals simplified in some departments of France

40,000 five-year documentation due to expire before the end of 2026

New anti-cruise passenger tax could affect UK-France ferries

The proposed amendment ‘does not clearly distinguish cruise ships from ferries’, says minister

Civic tests for French residency cards: Official website now open

Site gives information about training and exams required for multi-year and 10-year cards

Travellers from France warned of major Italian strike in December

Rail, air, and ferry transport all set to be impacted

What to expect from December 2 strikes across France

Schools may be closed as public services, transport, and health sectors also impacted

More French towns put bans and taxes on new second homes

Mairies want to boost availability of housing for locals

What level of wealth is needed to be considered rich in France?

Opinions differ over whether calculations should refer to income only, or total wealth

From Roquefort to Munster: A new ‘Cheese Experience’ opens in Paris

‘French people love cheese, but they don’t always know why’

Assurance vie, wheelchair aid, knife ban: six changes in France this December

Benchmark gas price also drops

Rare champagne from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding to go to auction

Bottle was specially produced for the couple’s wedding

French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

Western coast and south-east to see brunt of rainfall

French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property

Feline triggers penalties if crossing the boundary after an alleged series of misdemeanours including leaving paw prints...

Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where

The retail group runs Casino, Vival, Spa, Naturalia and Franprix brands

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

The subscription scheme only launched eight months ago

French ski resorts report early surge in 2025–26 bookings

Boost in Alps and Pyrenees fuelled by early-season offers

Strikes in France in December 2025 and how you may be impacted

Major action is called for at start of the month

Inheritance: decision overdue on France's 2021 forced heirship law

International law specialist notaire tells The Connexion the law is 'unfair, backward and unjust'

Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns

Situation has now been eased after British consular service intervened

More French cities clamp down on electric scooters

Enforcement of tougher controls proposed on the increasingly popular mode of transport

French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses

Tech entrepreneur Félix Balmonet is wresting 3D modelling away from the professionals and into your home

French budget: Plans to increase cost of residency cards in 2026 by €100

Cost of visas and of French citizenship also proposed to be hiked

Three French regions at pre-epidemic stage for flu

Public health authority advises people to get vaccinated

Charging non-Europeans more to visit Louvre is discrimination, says major French union

Admission fees set to rise elsewhere in four more of France’s key cultural sites

Law proposal: commercial flights banned at night in Toulouse

Initiative seeks to reduce local noise pollution

High-speed Bordeaux-Lyon TGV service to launch by 2027

Journey will take five hours with route avoiding central France and instead going north close to Paris

French weekend weather forecast November 29 - 30: damp but warmer

Atlantic rains will hit most areas with snow in the mountains

Lynx warnings appear on road signs in French Alps

Purpose is to reduce collisions with the endangered species

Video surveillance grows across France as towns issue more fines

Normandy town of Ouistreham is the latest to roll out real-time CCTV

Doctors in France announce strike action: it may be harder to get appointments

First wave of action set to begin on December 3

Watch: French paraglider’s fun (and moving) video for his father

Aerial alpine views accompany an inspiring reminder to listen to your inner voice

British woman murdered in Dordogne: Police appeal for witnesses

Inquiry reaches its seventh month without a breakthrough

Tests for tonsillitis and cystitis now available in French pharmacies

The tests mean you may not need to see a GP to receive prescription treatment

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France impacted by EU approval for €3 tax on small parcels from outside the union

Winegrowers outraged by €0.01 bottle of wine in French supermarket

Farmers block roads and clash with police in Occitanie over cow culling order

French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

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Travellers returning to UK from France warned over taking sandwiches, dairy, and meat

British and French travellers to be impacted by new ‘social media rules’ for US travel

French supermarket’s ‘vegetarian wolf’ Christmas advert is worldwide hit

‘Leave Brigitte Macron alone after anti-feminist comment’: Government official

French MPs vote in favour of 2026 Social Security budget: What changes for you?

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Do drivers still need Crit’Air car pollution stickers in France?

‘Eurostar Snow’ trains return connecting London to French Alps

French first as black wolf pack confirmed as living in Var

Foie gras, pâté, and terrine: 8 Christmas food ‘scams’ to watch out for in France

Far-right MP suggests reopening of legal brothels in France

Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe?

Pets are considered luggage on airlines, EU court rules

Rochefort’s Hermione replica put up for sale amid €10m repair shortfall

Storm Bram hits Ireland and UK: France to catch tail-end

Paris metro station Villejuif-Gustave Roussy named world’s most beautiful

Investigation launched after hunter fires at wild boar just feet from a busy road in central France

Buyer must compensate sellers after trying to change bid for French apartment

Musk calls for EU to be abolished after €120 million fine for X

Air France announces launch of Paris CDG – London Gatwick flights

Winter flu spreads across France

Strike action to hit travellers flying to France from Luton over Christmas

French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue?

Widow in France wins payout after life assurance company cancels policy blaming Brexit

Millions of Perrier bottles blocked in south of France over bacteria concerns

Pink number plates officially arrive in France from 2026

British teen resident in France had to register in EES on re-entry

Commuter boat service planned for Paris

Global recall of diabetes glucose sensors: French patients impacted

French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike

Why does eastern France celebrate Saint-Nicolas on December 6?

French home energy bills to rise in 2026

Social charges on UK government pensions: France residents report progress

Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate

EasyJet expected to expand Bordeaux coverage in summer 2026

Briton’s EU voting rights cancelled in last-minute ruling by France's top appeal court

France and UK edge closer on youth mobility deal

Zinc rooftops of Paris find new life as artworks

‘Radiator road’ that never freezes under test in France

France ranks second in EU for gender equality

Medicines to avoid in 2026 list published by French medical journal

Speed cameras 'set to flash visibly again' as France's radar network expands

Senators vote for €5 tax to be levied on small parcels sent to France

Opera singer helps support premature babies at hospital in France

Brexit WA residency card renewals simplified in some departments of France

New anti-cruise passenger tax could affect UK-France ferries

Civic tests for French residency cards: Official website now open

Travellers from France warned of major Italian strike in December

What to expect from December 2 strikes across France

More French towns put bans and taxes on new second homes

What level of wealth is needed to be considered rich in France?

From Roquefort to Munster: A new ‘Cheese Experience’ opens in Paris

Assurance vie, wheelchair aid, knife ban: six changes in France this December

Rare champagne from Charles and Diana’s 1981 wedding to go to auction

French weekly weather forecast December 1 - 5: more rain and temperature yo-yo

French pet owner fined whenever cat goes onto neighbour’s property

Casino to open over 400 new stores across France: see where

Customers in France affected by Ryanair’s closure of frequent flyer club

French ski resorts report early surge in 2025–26 bookings

Strikes in France in December 2025 and how you may be impacted

Inheritance: decision overdue on France's 2021 forced heirship law

Cancer treatment at risk due to delays for 18-year-old’s WA card, British family warns

More French cities clamp down on electric scooters

French start-up brings 3D printing to the masses