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 Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told Britain on Wednesday that the sooner it agrees on divorce terms the sooner it can start talks on a future trade deal. https://www.thelocal.fr/20170405/frenchman-leading-brexit-negotiations-calls-for-a-quick-divorce Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:38:14 +0200 frenchman-leading-brexit-negotiations-calls-for-a-quick-divorce A special Brexit meeting at French parliament heard on Thursday how UK's divorce with the EU could be "cataclysmic" for the rights of Britons in France, but also that there were measures France could take to ease worries. https://www.thelocal.fr/20161020/brexit-could-have-cataclysmic-impact-on-brits-in-france Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:47:25 +0200 brexit-could-have-cataclysmic-impact-on-brits-in-france Brexit is going ahead and things are moving quickly. But how has it affected Brits in France already? https://www.thelocal.fr/20161005/four-months-on-how-brexit-vote-has-affected-expats-in-france Wed, 05 Oct 2016 20:02:09 +0200 four-months-on-how-brexit-vote-has-affected-expats-in-france Frenchman Michel Barnier officially starts work as the European Commission's Brexit negotiator on Saturday in an appointment that British media called a "declaration of war". https://www.thelocal.fr/20160930/frenchman-leading-brexit-negotiations-starts-new-job Fri, 30 Sep 2016 18:28:12 +0200 frenchman-leading-brexit-negotiations-starts-new-job British Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Berlin on Wednesday and Paris on Thursday to start thrashing out the roadmap for Britain's departure from the EU. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160720/may-to-thrash-out-brexit-roadmap-in-berlin-paris-talks Wed, 20 Jul 2016 11:22:46 +0200 may-to-thrash-out-brexit-roadmap-in-berlin-paris-talks Amid fears of a fiscal "race to the bottom" French Finance Minister Michel Sapin on Monday slammed British plans to reduce corporation tax as part of plans to keep attracting foreign investment after last month's Brexit vote. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160711/brexit-paris-urges-london-to-remain-tax-friendly Mon, 11 Jul 2016 16:04:36 +0200 brexit-paris-urges-london-to-remain-tax-friendly A new Facebook group is gaining traction as Brits in France get together to tackle the post-Brexit mess. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160705/worried-brits-in-france-use-facebook-to-unite-after-brexit-vote Tue, 05 Jul 2016 19:12:38 +0200 worried-brits-in-france-use-facebook-to-unite-after-brexit-vote Brits in France are not waiting around for their politicians to ease their worries, they are taking matters into their own hands to secure their future in the country, which is clouded in uncertainty. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160701/brits-in-france-take-steps-to-secure-their-futures Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:03:07 +0200 brits-in-france-take-steps-to-secure-their-futures The foreign ministers of Germany and France on Monday called for ambitious steps to strengthen the European Union after Britain's shock vote to leave the bloc. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160627/germany-and-france-urge-brexit-eu-referendum-uk Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:37:08 +0200 germany-and-france-urge-brexit-eu-referendum-uk While those involved in British businesses in France could be forgiven for feeling jittery after Friday's Brexit vote, the official advice is to keep the stiff upper lip and carry on as normal. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160627/british-businesses-in-france-told-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:32:41 +0200 british-businesses-in-france-told-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on French expats in the UK shared feelings of anger, fear, and confusion after Britain voted to leave the EU. And they never even got a say. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160624/fear-from-french-expats-in-uk-over-brexit-vote Fri, 24 Jun 2016 16:00:39 +0200 fear-from-french-expats-in-uk-over-brexit-vote President Francois Hollande has said that the UK's vote for Brexit will be a grave test for the rest of Europe. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160624/hollande-brexit-vote-a-grave-test-for-europe Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:27:10 +0200 hollande-brexit-vote-a-grave-test-for-europe Now that Britain has voted to leave the EU, Brits can expect a tougher road if they want to move to France, not least because the fall of the pound has made property a lot more expensive. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160624/how-brexit-will-affect-people-wanting-to-move-to-france Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:45:20 +0200 how-brexit-will-affect-people-wanting-to-move-to-france French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the EU should act quickly and firmly if Britain votes next week to leave the European Union. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160618/france-warns-britain-that-out-is-out Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:23:57 +0200 france-warns-britain-that-out-is-out Here are two opposing French views between an MP who urges Britain to remain in the EU and a political analyst and columnist who wants them to leave. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160616/two-french-views-on-brexit-should-the-brits-stay-or-go Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:30:14 +0200 two-french-views-on-brexit-should-the-brits-stay-or-go France's postal service La Poste has been forced to inform its branches across the country that they must accept envelopes containing postal votes for the EU referendum. It comes after reports of voters being told to buy stamps. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160607/french-post-offices-take-action-after-brexit-envelope-confusion Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:59:12 +0200 french-post-offices-take-action-after-brexit-envelope-confusion The right to move around Europe is an incredible privilege. Brits about to vote in their referendum should know that this right is at risk, says The Local's Managing Editor James Savage. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160519/brits-why-give-up-your-right-to-move-to-europe Thu, 19 May 2016 12:16:56 +0200 brits-why-give-up-your-right-to-move-to-europe British electoral authorities have a terrible record when it comes to processing overseas ballots. Laura Shields says Brits abroad need to pile on the pressure - now. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160513/brits-dont-let-councils-deprive-you-of-your-eu-vote Fri, 13 May 2016 11:08:28 +0200 brits-dont-let-councils-deprive-you-of-your-eu-vote Many Brits abroad have the right to vote on Britain's future in the EU. They should use it, David Lidington, British Europe Minister, writes for The Local. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160510/british-expats-have-say-historic-eu-referendum-brexit Tue, 10 May 2016 11:25:21 +0200 british-expats-have-say-historic-eu-referendum-brexit A high court bid to force the British government to change the law that bars long-term expats from voting in the crucial EU referendum has been thrown out by judges. https://www.thelocal.fr/20160428/expats-lose-bid-to-scrap-15-year-rule-for-brexit-referendum Thu, 28 Apr 2016 14:24:04 +0200 expats-lose-bid-to-scrap-15-year-rule-for-brexit-referendum