The Connexion 235 - May 2022 e-Paper
235 May 2022 (Digital edition)
On the front page
MARINE Le Pen planned to bring in a ‘nationals first’ policy restricting jobs, social housing and benefits to French people if elected – The Connexion asks if this could ever happen in ‘egalitarian’ France?
One UK couple has been told their policy, held with Aviva since 1992 – and since 1983 under prior ownership – is been ended due to Brexit. The Connexion looks into the current problems with UK life assurance policies in France.
Leasing, rather than buying a new car outright, is popular in France, and can offer both convenience and good value. The Connexion steers you through the process.
French news explained
The Connexion looks into the VLS-T and how long you should apply in advance, the limits of how often you can visit France and what are the healthcare requirements?
Residency card applications in France are expected to move online by the end of the year. The Interior Ministry says the aim is to minimise prefecture trips, but it is not clear if this actually applies to all types of residency cards.
Inspired by Corsica, Brittany’s regional council has voted by a large majority to ask for autonomy from France. This move away from central government will result in “having local decisions made by local people”.
A widower whose wife died from Covid during the first lockdown in 2020 has set up an association to push for a remembrance day for victims of the disease. Mr Petitpas said “It will be nice too to have a memorial of some kind so that future generations will remember what happened”.
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Presidential election 2022 / Comment
Making sense of a presidential election - we answer all the questions you really want to ask about the French presidential election like ‘Who can be a candidate?’ ‘What does a president earn?’ ‘Where do people vote?’
What lies ahead for President Macron, Act II?
The hard work starts for President Macron as he prepares for changes in health, pensions and environmental reforms.
Practical advice for living in France
We ask a senior partner at financial advice group Blevins Franks to breakdown the differences between French and UK tax rules.
Former UK residents who now live in France can make top-up UK state pension contributions at two cost levels. We look into the details.
When you state your principal activity registering as a micro-entrepreneur, are you limited to this activity or can you work in other areas?
Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains how “declarations have become increasingly complicated and we are seeing some costly errors, especially where investments are concerned”. Read his advice on avoiding these mistakes
Our financial advisor answers your money queries on page 33.
You can find more advice for managing your money in France in our Money and Tax section on pages 33 and 34, and online.
You asked, we answered. Send your queries to questions@connexionfrance.com
- What are the rules to hold a vide-maison in your home?
- What is the game of choule that is played in Normandy?
- Are there any grants available for training for micro-entrepreneurs?
Get the answers to your questions on page 18 and elsewhere. You can also find answers to reader questions in the Your Questions section online.
French Living
Hélène leader of the partie Animaliste, gained 124 sponsor, which is 376 signatures short of being eligible to stand in the presidential election. She explains the difficulties she faces when defending animal welfare in France.
Discover why all over France, adults are happy to pay for the privilege of going back the school days their Maman, Papa, Mamie and Papi would once have known.
We take a look at what equipment you need to become a winemaker, and why making your own wine is not for the fainthearted.
Discover the multiple talents of the performer, playwright and lascivious lover Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière, who celebrates his 400th birthday this year.
You’ll find more culture and lifestyle articles, alongside recipes, quizzes and more, in our ‘French Living’ pull-out which comes free with every print edition.
Property: Holiday home gardens fall victim to Brexit 90-day rule
Money: What tax forms to use as a widow
Health: Apps could save cardiac arrest victims
Business: Who can get financial aid for work relocations?
Nature: First jackals spotted in France
Media: How France became a pioneer of the cinema
Wine: ‘Judgement of Paris’ when a momentous wine-tasting bruised French egos…