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16 recent and upcoming changes in France you may have missed in January
Changes include a ban on chimney use, a rise in the minimum wage and increased medical fees
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New farmer protests this week - where and what to expect
Pressure mounts on the government over agricultural policy, disease control and trade agreements
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Increased fire safety audits are forcing bars across France to close
Inspections follow deadly blaze in Swiss nightclub on January 1
Paid holiday for carers in France next year
People who need time off work to care for disabled, elderly or ill relatives should have the right to paid leave from next year under plans.
The health minister wants to create a form of paid holiday for helpers (aidants), during which people would continue to build up pension rights.
At present, workers have the right to up to three months off to care for a loved one but it is not paid.
