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 French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to hold snap legislative elections where a predicted far-right victory could hobble his remaining term, calling it the “most responsible solution”. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240619/macron-says-snap-france-vote-was-most-responsible-solution Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:09:03 +0200 macron-says-snap-france-vote-was-most-responsible-solution Some good news is on the horizon - if you will be working in France in 2024, then you can look forward to a very good year for holidays. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231113/why-2024-is-a-very-good-year-for-holidays-in-france Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:08:07 +0100 why-2024-is-a-very-good-year-for-holidays-in-france As excitement mounts for the Paris 2024 Games, many are thinking about how much they should budget, the best places to watch events and how to avoid scams. Here's our guide for Olympic or Paralympic visitors. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230302/hotels-tickets-and-scams-what-to-know-about-visiting-paris-for-the-2024-olympics Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:46:27 +0100 hotels-tickets-and-scams-what-to-know-about-visiting-paris-for-the-2024-olympics Unemployment in France rose slightly at the end of 2023, but plenty of firms are advertising jobs across the country. Here’s who’s looking for new staff in 2024. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240131/who-is-hiring-in-france-in-2024 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 14:51:28 +0100 who-is-hiring-in-france-in-2024 Motorists in France can now take advantage of a new deal for leasing electric vehicles, aimed at boosting take-up by helping lower-income households with the costs - here's how it works and who is eligible. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231214/france-to-launch-e100-per-month-electric-car-lease-scheme Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:06:27 +0100 france-to-launch-e100-per-month-electric-car-lease-scheme The French government has extended the 'surtaxe' it charges on SUVs and high-polluting vehicles, as local authorities look for new ways to crack down on SUVs in cities. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240117/france-increases-taxes-on-suvs-and-high-polluting-vehicles Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:08:20 +0100 france-increases-taxes-on-suvs-and-high-polluting-vehicles Whether you are looking to move house, buy or sell property in France in 2024, here is what you can expect from the property market. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231221/what-to-expect-from-the-french-property-market-in-2024 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:10:45 +0100 what-to-expect-from-the-french-property-market-in-2024 Several airlines have announced new routes in and out of France in 2024, with Brittany and the Riviera among the places seeing the biggest increases. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231124/new-flight-routes-to-france-in-2024 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:59:46 +0100 new-flight-routes-to-france-in-2024 From new laws on driving, housing, property tax and household waste to elections, price increases and the Paris Olympics - here's what is happening in France in 2024 (and by the way, it's a very good year for holidays). https://www.thelocal.fr/20231110/whats-happening-in-france-in-2024 Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:39:52 +0100 whats-happening-in-france-in-2024 From driving to recycling, property taxes to (maybe) new rules on immigration - here are the new laws that come into effect in France in 2024. https://www.thelocal.fr/20240102/new-laws-in-france-in-2024 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 09:43:38 +0100 new-laws-in-france-in-2024 From January 1st 2024 the 'compost obligatoire' rules come into effect in France - so what does that actually mean for households? https://www.thelocal.fr/20231201/compulsory-composting-what-changes-for-recycling-in-france-in-2024 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:08:20 +0100 compulsory-composting-what-changes-for-recycling-in-france-in-2024 What can we expect in France in 2024? The team at the Talking France podcast attempt to predict everything from politics to travel news and, of course, the Paris Olympics. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231228/podcast-what-to-expect-in-france-in-2024-from-politics-to-travel-news-and-the-olympic-game Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:19:54 +0100 podcast-what-to-expect-in-france-in-2024-from-politics-to-travel-news-and-the-olympic-game From food to fuel, medical costs to property taxes and stamps - here's how prices will rise in France in 2024, and how much to budget for daily life. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231115/how-much-more-expensive-will-france-be-in-2024 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 09:58:29 +0100 how-much-more-expensive-will-france-be-in-2024 Whether it be new 'nightsleepers' or eastward expansions, a whole host of new intra-European train routes and schedules are set to be launched in 2024. Here are the details thanks to The Man in Seat 61. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231108/explained-the-big-changes-for-train-travel-across-europe-in-2024 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:41:33 +0100 explained-the-big-changes-for-train-travel-across-europe-in-2024 Law changes, speed limits, fuel prices and road signs - there's a lot of changes if you're driving in France in 2024. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231227/what-changes-for-drivers-in-france-in-2024 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 09:38:06 +0100 what-changes-for-drivers-in-france-in-2024 France has a remarkable set of anti-waste laws that lay out a six-year plan to reduce waste, end single-use plastics and encourage consumers to repair and recycle their stuff. Here's what is in store for 2024 and beyond https://www.thelocal.fr/20230102/what-changes-from-2023-to-2026-under-frances-anti-waste-law Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:30:24 +0100 what-changes-from-2023-to-2026-under-frances-anti-waste-law Breaking your phone screen or messing up your speaker can be a real pain, but luckily the French government is here to help with a flat-rate bonus on repairs for the everyday tech you rely on. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231222/france-to-offer-e25-to-cover-the-cost-of-mobile-phone-repairs Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:28:25 +0100 france-to-offer-e25-to-cover-the-cost-of-mobile-phone-repairs You will likely have heard about the EU's new border control systems known as EES and ETIAS - but many of the changes will not affect people living in France. https://www.thelocal.fr/20221031/what-foreigners-in-france-need-to-know-about-2023-passport-control-changes Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:11:59 +0100 what-foreigners-in-france-need-to-know-about-2023-passport-control-changes From beaches and festivals to skiing, via the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the reopening of Notre-Dame and of course the Paris Olympics - here's why France should be on your travel list in the next year https://www.thelocal.fr/20231206/14-reasons-to-visit-france-in-2024 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:27:34 +0100 14-reasons-to-visit-france-in-2024 Buying a new car in certain areas of France will cost a little bit more next year because of planned price rises for vehicle registration documents. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231206/the-extra-cost-of-buying-a-car-in-france-in-2024 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:48:10 +0100 the-extra-cost-of-buying-a-car-in-france-in-2024