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Interview: health fee for Americans on 'visitor' visas is ‘only fair’, says French politician behind plan
Liv Rowland talks to the man who made proposal to introduce new minimum health charge for foreign non-workers who come on long-stay visas, François Gernigon
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Photos: sledging in Montmartre and snowball fights as snow falls on Paris
Some 4cm fell over weekend
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The ski season is now back underway in France
High-altitude resorts in Alps welcome their first skiers after spell of snow and sub-zero temperatures
French Sécu targeting lies and fraud
Staff at the Sécu Sécurité Sociale are to be trained to detect benefit cheats in an attempt to cut a fraud bill estimated at €590million – or even higher.
Health, family and retirement benefits staff will all be trained in techniques to spot claimants trying to hide previous statements or avoid questions.
These include tips on assessing body language as well as checking verbal and written statements. The budget for the training is €750,000.
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