https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The European Commission has released details of its proposal to make passports and national identity cards available in a digital format on smartphones to "speed up travel" to and within the Schengen Area. https://www.thelocal.fr/20241010/eu-unveils-plans-to-make-passports-and-ids-digital-for-schengen-travel Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:19:33 +0200 eu-unveils-plans-to-make-passports-and-ids-digital-for-schengen-travel When using French administration services, you are increasingly likely to be asked for your 'Identité numérique' - here's how this digital ID system works and who can use it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230216/identite-numerique-what-is-the-new-french-digital-id-and-do-you-need-one Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:03:42 +0100 identite-numerique-what-is-the-new-french-digital-id-and-do-you-need-one For some French admin processes you may need to have your ID verified - and this can now be done online using the La Poste AR24 service - here's how it works. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230215/ar24-how-to-prove-your-identity-online-in-france Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:11:25 +0100 ar24-how-to-prove-your-identity-online-in-france