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UK seeks easier EU travel for pets under new rules
Cats and dogs could soon travel from the UK to the EU without costly vet certificates if a proposed agreement on pet freedom of movement is approved
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French farmers threaten roadblocks and other protest action at end of May
The action is timed to coincide with parliamentary debate on a bill about pesticide use on farms
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Calm and dry for most, some storms: French weekend weather outlook May 17 - 18
Temperatures will rise to above seasonal norms on Sunday
‘Election was wrong’ says French barrister
French barrister Julien Fouchet from Bordeaux has launched a case before France’s Conseil d’Etat contesting the validity of the European elections.

The grounds include the problem of the five French MEPs who can only take their seats if Brexit occurs and France’s requirement of 5% of the votes for a European Parliament seat, which the case says is too high.
See also:
Barrister’s fight over EU voting
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