60,000 free train tickets for young to go between France and Germany The launch of a night train and TGV between Paris and Berlin was also confirmed by leaders Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz at an Elysée meeting
French unemployment in sharp decline in first quarter of 2022 The number of jobseekers fell by 5% compared to the end of 2021, with the biggest movement into work seen among the under-25s
Impartial free support available for young people in France Free help and information on all aspects of life are available to people aged 15 to 25 across France at Point Information Jeunesse or Bureau Information Jeunesse centres New French mental health campaign for young as Covid takes its toll New €500 aid for young job seekers in France to start this summer Violent attack on teenager in Paris shocks France
Police break up secret party network in Paris Party-goers in Ile-de-France have been attending illegal events gathering up to 800 people during the health pandemic. Three organisers have been taken into police custody
Covid-19 France: Aid announced for winter seasonal workers The work minister has announced financial support for 300,000 people affected by job insecurity this winter due to Covid-19
France announces €100billion plan to relaunch economy French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the economic relaunch plan to counteract the economic effect of the Covid-19 crisis, with the objective of creating 160,000 jobs in 2021.
France may ban 'laughing gas' sale to minors as usage grows France may soon ban the sale of nitrous oxide capsules - known as “laughing gas” - to minors, as national health body Anses launches a study into the chemical’s increased use and possible neurological side effects.
Post-Covid-19 recovery: new apprenticeship grants announced New measures to increase the number of apprentices have been brought in by the government from July 1 to avoid a “lost generation” as so many businesses are in trouble because of the lockdown.
I grew up in France but now ski for the UK A British-French skiing champion who grew up in Grenoble but now competes for the UK’s national ski team has told Connexion of his Olympic dreams.
French anti-cancer group condemns super-strong beer A French anti-cancer campaigner is calling for stricter laws and higher taxes on super-alcoholic beer, to make it less attractive to younger people, and to raise awareness of alcohol’s link to cancer.
France sued by young activists for climate ‘inaction’ Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg has launched legal action against five countries, including France, for alleged “inaction” on climate change.
Seeing a therapist shows ‘courage’ say French public Two thirds of French people say that going to see a therapist or psychologist is “proof of courage”, and 42% of French people aged 18 to 24 have already had therapy, a new poll on mental health has found.
France’s citizenship scheme gets under way A trial of a month-long national service scheme to help teenagers understand what it means to be a French citizen has had mixed reviews French climate change activists blockade McDonald’s ‘Throw scooters in sea’ game causes alarm in Marseille Young leave smoking and drugs - for vaping
Unwell French national service group had 'supervision' The 25 young people who became unwell at an inaugural ceremony of the Service National Universel (SNU) in France did not suffer from “lack of supervision”, the Secretary of State for the Army has said. French teens demand urgent action to save environment French train firm SNCF releases new railcards at €49 France gives young people €500 arts and culture pass Last chance to win one of 15,000 free EU travel passes 60,000 'ravers' expected for illegal festival in Marne
Richest live 13 years longer than poorest, says study A new study from statistics agency Insee has found that richer people have a greater life expectancy than their more disadvantaged counterparts, with men especially impacted.
Father Christmas YouTube star stops Paris hit-and-run A YouTube star dressed as Father Christmas on a motorbike has helped stop a hit-and-run driver in Paris who was driving away from the scene.
France aims to create “European culture pass” France and Italy look set to create a “European culture pass” based on a system currently in place for young people in Italy.
More teachers, police and aid for the young An extra €6.8billion has been allocated to the priority areas of education, jobs and security under France’s 2017 budget plans, with the promise of more teachers and police.