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France’s 2026 census begins: Who must do it and how?

Census is carried out each year but only some residents need to complete it. English-language assistance is available

French rail strike: no disruption to TGVs but local Occitanie and Paris routes impacted

Unions are calling on workers to walk out as negotiations with management begin

French farmer protests: renewed road blockades and demonstrations as Mercosur anger remains

Farmers from all unions are protesting, with new action including truck inspections at Le Havre port and on motorways

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French doctor strike will intensify, warns union

GP activity nationwide was down 19% last week according to electronic healthcare data

Flu epidemic in France: how long will it last?

Hospitals remain under pressure although signs emerge that the peak may have passed

New night ski train boosts rail travel to French Alps resorts

Sleeper train leaves Paris Gare de Lyon on Friday evenings, arriving on Saturday morning

UK-EU talks raise hopes of easing post-Brexit rules for Britons in France

Several proposals and plans could ease some post-Brexit complications

Storm Goretti hits north France: 213km/h winds, 380,000 without power

Authorities warn of flying debris and train services throughout north disrupted

French ski resorts report excellent Christmas despite less snow than last year

Bookings are up and non-snow related activities are also on the rise

France farmer protests: 100 tractors in Paris, roadblocks remain elsewhere

Farmers continue to blockade a number of routes ahead of Mercosur vote on Friday

Red weather alert issued as Storm Goretti brings 140km/h winds to northern France

Trains in Normandy and Brittany cancelled and ferry services disrupted

Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France

Up to 15cm of snow is expected in parts of the north

French tax payment due for nine million households. Will you get it?

Payouts average €600 and will soon be made directly to registered bank accounts

Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight

More than 1,000 kilometres of traffic jams were recorded in the Paris area. Some roads are closed and flights, buses and trains impacted, with six deaths recorded

France santé promises better GP access

The initiative aims to improve GP access and reduce wait times in medical deserts across the country.

French farmer protests: union calls for ‘mass restart’ of action

January 7 is highlighted as day for key action - other unions are yet to commit

UK-France trains back after long night of delays to Eurostar and Le Shuttle

Power outage in the Channel Tunnel stopped all services for several hours

Power outage suspends all Eurostar and Eurotunnel travel

A power outage in the Channel Tunnel has caused mass disruption

New farmer blockade set up in south-west France, others continue

New protest action is at the Foix tunnel and impacts travel into the Pyrénées and January action announced at Cherbourg port

Excessive speeding in France can now result in jail sentence

Over 60,000 cases of excessive speeding were recorded last year

January 1 easyJet strike: French union calls for ‘zero take-offs’

Minority cabin crew union calls for one-day walkout over scheduling issues

'Remove traffic lights and road signs to encourage safer driving', says Louis Sarkozy

Son of former president says it would encourage 'more responsible' driving

Brigitte Bardot, global film star and tireless campaigner for animal rights, dies at the age of 91

She rose to international prominence in the 1950s and 1960s before leaving cinema at 39

More than a quarter of new car registrations in France are electric

EV sales hit new record in November 2025

French farmer protests: major A64 blockades lifted - others continue

Action is also continuing outside mairies and other public buildings in south-west

Over one million in France miss out on flight delay compensation

Growing trend of airlines trying to avoid paying out, research finds

French villages become living Advent calendars with different doors opening each day to give out treats

Local residents each choose a date in December, decorate their door or window and then on the day, open up and hand out hot drinks and edible treats to everyone outside

Farmer blockades to continue on motorways over Christmas in south-west France

Protests are being maintained on the A64, A83 and A63 and on departmental roads

Interview: UK-France relations will only get stronger this year says new British Ambassador

The Connexion speaks to Sir Thomas Drew, who took up the role on September 1

New healthcare fee in France: more retirees set to face charge

New wording brings extra people into scope of fee originally aimed especially at American retirees

Dual citizenship under threat: what the US bill means for Americans in France

We must stop senator’s plan to ban dual American citizenship say Franco-American lawyers

Cyberattack on La Poste: are Christmas parcels impacted?

Parcel tracking services remain down for second day

Hérault red flood alert after 300mm of rain hits southern France

Several roads and public areas closed in Montpellier due to flooding

UK retirees win government pension charges victory in France

Successful campaign by foreign residents should bring relief to hundreds of public sector pensioners

Many of France’s chambres d’hôtes face closure under 2026 tax and social charge changes

Measures designed to curb Airbnb-style lets are set to hit traditional B&Bs particularly hard

Major IT failure hits French banks and La Poste

Personal online spaces and apps have been down since 6am

Road blockades by farmers continue on Monday despite call for Christmas truce

A meeting between local union leaders and officials in Toulouse will determine pre-Christmas blockades

‘I saw flames’: Air France plane makes emergency landing in Lyon after technical fault

Flight carrying 173 passengers to Ajaccio diverted to Lyon-Saint-Exupéry on Saturday

Farmers’ protests ease but key motorway blockades hold firm in south-west France

Pressure on the government over its handling of cattle culls continues as Christmas nears despite a drop in protests

‘Elves crossing’: Normandy village installs fun roadsigns for Christmas

Heuland has also cleared its airspace to ensure safe passage for Santa Claus and his reindeer

French 2026 budget fails: special law needed to levy taxes

The law will now be required to keep spending at current levels and prevent US-style shutdown

France flagged as facing problems as airports urge EES changes

Urgent solutions needed to avoid ‘mayhem’, EU told

French anaesthetist jailed for life for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

Doctor tampered with infusion drips before procedures to tarnish reputation of other doctors and prove himself a saviour

French property market: latest official statistics for 2025

Notaires have presented a ‘cautiously optimistic’ but still-mixed picture

Latest: French farmer protests disrupt motorways and access to ski resorts

Action intensifies ahead of Mercosur trade deal vote on December 19. Map shows protests on Wednesday

French farmer protests intensify: motorways blocked, trains disrupted

Vote on EU-South American trade deal at end of week may see protests escalate

‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged

Strain of virus is more transmissible than counterparts leaving hospitals at risk of being overrun

France’s Christmas bonus: who receives it, and how much is it in 2025?

Around two million households are eligible for one-off ‘prime de Noël’ payment

Where are lumpy skin disease cases affecting cattle in France?

The outbreak has led to compulsory culls of cattle

Farmer protests: How to check which French roads are blocked today

Tractor blockades cause disruption to motorways and local traffic

French citizenship: requirements, exceptions and what to expect

An inside guide from one of our team who has recently become French

‘We thought it was a plane crash’: magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Nîmes

Tremors felt throughout suburbs as epicentre only 8km from city

French weekly weather forecast December 15 - 19: heavy rain in south

Temperatures to remain above average despite downpours

Minister open to easing cattle cull rules as French farmers block motorways

Ongoing action comes in response to culling of cattle affected by contagious Lumpy Skin Disease

Many parcel collection points in France are overwhelmed as Christmas approaches

Heavy customer traffic and farmer road blockades add to problems faced by delivery networks

French MPs vote in favour of automatic renewal of long-term residency cards

Multi-year and 10-year cards would be only be refused in case of legal grounds for refusal

French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

Temperatures set to remain above average for the season but become progressively cooler

President Macron defends French ‘laïcité’: what is this?

Teachers say younger students are shunning secularism in France

Work on A69 motorway in south-west France should continue, judges told

Appeals court will rule on the matter in January and usually follows rapporteur advice

Cybercrime rises in France: see some free resources to fight it

Attacks are becoming more numerous, targeted and difficult to detect

French MPs vote in favour of 2026 Social Security budget: What changes for you?

Pension reform suspended but planned freezes on this and other benefits removed

Hydroelectric conversions boost demand for historic French watermills

Laws on restoring rivers mean many are now threatened with removal

Which airline is the worst for delays across Europe?

Three companies saw at least 40% of flights delayed this year

Rochefort’s Hermione replica put up for sale amid €10m repair shortfall

The association that built the replica 18th-Century frigate needs new investment partners

French contrôle technique test to also check for faulty airbags from January 1, 2026

Vehicles fitted with Takata airbags that are subject to an ongoing stop-drive campaign will fail and be unable to be driven until issue resolved

French weekly weather forecast December 8–12: how long will mild temperatures continue?

Scattered rain limited to the north with the south largely dry and settled

Widow in France wins payout after life assurance company cancels policy blaming Brexit

UK firm had told reader, 80, she would not receive any payment

Pink number plates officially arrive in France from 2026

The new system is designed to help curb fraud and make checks easier for police

British teen resident in France had to register in EES on re-entry

13-year-old without a DCEM young person’s travel document was told he would be subject to the 90/180 days rule

EU ministers reject plans for annual roadworthiness test for older vehicles

Concerns over costs leaves EU Council backing current measures

High-income top-up tax deadline for French households is December 15

Wealthy households must make advance payment before final amounts calculated via spring tax return

French weekend weather forecast December 6 - 7: Highs of 20C as temperatures spike

Warm spell comes despite rain in west and north

Good news for many micro-entrepreneurs in France: plans to lower VAT threshold rejected by Senate

Vote reverses proposal to lower tax exemption thresholds for self-employed workers

Briton’s EU voting rights cancelled in last-minute ruling by France's top appeal court

British civil servant Alice Bouilliez had previously been reinstated

France and UK edge closer on youth mobility deal

Key differences remain but partners have struck a 'warmer tone' over plans

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France’s 2026 census begins: Who must do it and how?

French rail strike: no disruption to TGVs but local Occitanie and Paris routes impacted

French farmer protests: renewed road blockades and demonstrations as Mercosur anger remains

French doctor strike will intensify, warns union

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Storm Goretti hits north France: 213km/h winds, 380,000 without power

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Red weather alert issued as Storm Goretti brings 140km/h winds to northern France

Flights cancelled, A8 motorway closed as snow continues to fall across France

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Snow causes transport havoc across France - more expected tonight

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French farmer protests: union calls for ‘mass restart’ of action

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Power outage suspends all Eurostar and Eurotunnel travel

New farmer blockade set up in south-west France, others continue

Excessive speeding in France can now result in jail sentence

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'Remove traffic lights and road signs to encourage safer driving', says Louis Sarkozy

Brigitte Bardot, global film star and tireless campaigner for animal rights, dies at the age of 91

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French farmer protests: major A64 blockades lifted - others continue

Over one million in France miss out on flight delay compensation

French villages become living Advent calendars with different doors opening each day to give out treats

Farmer blockades to continue on motorways over Christmas in south-west France

Interview: UK-France relations will only get stronger this year says new British Ambassador

New healthcare fee in France: more retirees set to face charge

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Hérault red flood alert after 300mm of rain hits southern France

UK retirees win government pension charges victory in France

Many of France’s chambres d’hôtes face closure under 2026 tax and social charge changes

Major IT failure hits French banks and La Poste

Road blockades by farmers continue on Monday despite call for Christmas truce

‘I saw flames’: Air France plane makes emergency landing in Lyon after technical fault

Farmers’ protests ease but key motorway blockades hold firm in south-west France

‘Elves crossing’: Normandy village installs fun roadsigns for Christmas

French 2026 budget fails: special law needed to levy taxes

France flagged as facing problems as airports urge EES changes

French anaesthetist jailed for life for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally

French property market: latest official statistics for 2025

Latest: French farmer protests disrupt motorways and access to ski resorts

French farmer protests intensify: motorways blocked, trains disrupted

‘Super flu’ gains ground in France, vaccination urged

France’s Christmas bonus: who receives it, and how much is it in 2025?

Where are lumpy skin disease cases affecting cattle in France?

Farmer protests: How to check which French roads are blocked today

French citizenship: requirements, exceptions and what to expect

‘We thought it was a plane crash’: magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Nîmes

French weekly weather forecast December 15 - 19: heavy rain in south

Minister open to easing cattle cull rules as French farmers block motorways

Many parcel collection points in France are overwhelmed as Christmas approaches

French MPs vote in favour of automatic renewal of long-term residency cards

French weekend weather forecast December 13 - 14: calm but grey

President Macron defends French ‘laïcité’: what is this?

Work on A69 motorway in south-west France should continue, judges told

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Hydroelectric conversions boost demand for historic French watermills

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