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2 days ago · From the French fascination with the British royal family to wine-related culture shocks and the services foreigners can reach out to for help, this week's La Belle Vie newsletter offers you an ...

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3 days ago · After a lot of political shenanigans and the fall of one government, France finally has a 2025 Budget. Here's what's in it and how it affects people living in France.

Feb 2, 2025 · From more budget debates to the end of the winter sales period and the start of the school holidays, here's what is happening in France this week.

Dec 8, 2024 · From cross-sector industrial action, including a rail strike, to deadlines for sending Christmas parcels and more of the ongoing political crisis, here's what is in store for this week in France.

3 days ago · Up to 45,000 Brits living in France face the prospect of having to renew and upgrade their post-Brexit residency permits within the next two years.

Dec 29, 2024 · A big crowd on Paris's Champs-Elysees waiting for the New Year's Eve fireworks. (Photo by JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP) Plenty of law changes come into force this week, as the year turns from 2024 to 2025 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · François Bayrou has been France's prime minister for one month and two days, writes John Lichfield. He will probably survive the week. He may not last much beyond the end of the month.