https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The EU's new Entry & Exit System of border control started on October 12th - but a phased introduction means that not everyone travelling to and from France is affected by the new system. https://www.thelocal.com/20250930/ees-calendar-when-will-new-border-checks-be-enforced-between-france-and-uk Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:37:06 +0200 ees-calendar-when-will-new-border-checks-be-enforced-between-france-and-uk Louis Sarkozy - son of the ex president and a candidate in next year's elections - has unveiled a plan to create a lottery to force new arrivals in France to do military service. https://www.thelocal.com/20251125/french-politician-proposes-lottery-for-compulsory-military-service-for-immigrants Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:53:38 +0100 french-politician-proposes-lottery-for-compulsory-military-service-for-immigrants The EU's new EES system is due to come into effect this autumn - but the rules and practicalities of crossing the border will be different for non-EU nationals who are resident in France with a carte de séjour or visa. Here's what this group should do when crossing the border. https://www.thelocal.com/20250904/what-should-residents-in-france-do-once-ees-passport-checks-start Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:48:10 +0200 what-should-residents-in-france-do-once-ees-passport-checks-start If you live in France you should usually swap your driving licence for a French one after a certain period of residence - but is it actually illegal to drive on your old licence? And what are the penalties? https://www.thelocal.com/20230823/is-it-illegal-to-drive-on-a-foreign-licence-if-you-live-in-france Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:03:11 +0200 is-it-illegal-to-drive-on-a-foreign-licence-if-you-live-in-france Most commonly used by second-home owners or people retiring to France, the various types of visitor visa provide a way to stay for longer periods in France without working - but getting them can be tricky. Here are some of the most common problems with visitor visas, and how to solve them. https://www.thelocal.com/20230808/revealed-the-biggest-problems-with-frances-visitor-visa-and-how-to-solve-them Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:52:17 +0200 revealed-the-biggest-problems-with-frances-visitor-visa-and-how-to-solve-them This is a common question, but in most cases it's not possible to get a visa once you have arrived in France. https://www.thelocal.com/20230814/reader-question-can-i-come-to-france-for-90-days-then-get-a-visa Mon, 14 Aug 2023 13:00:43 +0200 reader-question-can-i-come-to-france-for-90-days-then-get-a-visa