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Do we need to keep all statements from French bank?
Documents can be used as proof in cases of disagreement
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French minimum wage to increase by 2.4% on June 1, 2026
It follows rise on January 1 and keeps France’s rate among highest in EU
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54% of French households did not pay income tax in 2025
Income tax brought in a record €95 billion last year despite most homes not paying any
1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.
The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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