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Strikes in France in January 2025 and how you may be impacted
Jan 1, 2025 · Strike announcements are no surprise in France regardless of the time of year, and it is no different in January. Alongside a number of strikes already planned, further disruptions may be announced by unions depending on the upcoming budget of prime minister François Bayrou, especially if cuts are envisaged in certain sectors.
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What questions should I expect during a French citizenship …
Apr 13, 2023 · “She asked if I was religious, which took me aback a bit.” Read more: French mayor’s anger as court orders that Saint Michel statue must go Questions that require more revision. Applicants are invited to study the livret du citoyen, a 25-page booklet covering key aspects of France’s values, history, geography and political system.. Answers to many of the questions you will be asked are ...
How can I prove I have necessary funds for a French long-stay visa?
May 12, 2022 · Reader question: We are applying for a French long-stay visitor visa to allow us to spend more than 90 days at our second home this summer. We are required to prove our socio-economic status.
France's 2025 Income Tax Bands: Adjustments and Implications
Oct 7, 2024 · The thresholds for France’s 2025 income tax bands have been raised in line with inflation, the Budget Ministry has confirmed. This means that those whose 2024 salaries increased above inflation will pay more tax in real terms.
Major Travel Changes in France 2025: Rail, Ferry, and Air Updates
Dec 27, 2024 · EasyJet announced that it will close its base at Toulouse-Blagnac airport, after 10 years, from this spring.. Air France has announced it will no longer serve Strasbourg-Entzheim from March, citing economic and environmental reasons.. A new route between London Stanstead and Bergerac airports was announced by British Airways.
Sales of small, no-licence, cars are booming in rural France
Sep 23, 2024 · Another student - Pénélope, 16 - said that she used to have a scooter, but found it unsafe in winter. “With the Ami, there is less risk of an accident,” she said to Actu.fr. “Today, we can see that the Ami - in Deauville, as in other places in France - meets a transport need among teenagers whose parents have the means,” said Victor Mary, marketing director of the Mary Automobile group.
France's Winter Sales 2025: Key Dates and Rules for Shoppers
Jan 1, 2025 · France’s winter sales period (les soldes d’hiver) will differ this year depending on location as eastern departments look to stay competitive against non-French rivals.The first of the major sales periods in 2025 will run between Wednesday January 8 and Tuesday February 4 for the majority of people, allowing four weeks of high-street deals.
Understanding France's tourist tax: Taxe de séjour explained
Aug 16, 2024 · What is France’s tourist tax? Called the taxe de séjour, it is a tax on tourist stays.It is payable by visitors staying in tourist accommodation establishments, including hotels, campsites, tourist residences, and tourist car parks.
The rules for solar panel kits in France and potential savings
May 13, 2024 · As electricity prices continue to soar in France - up 60% in four years - more people are turning towards solar panel kits, which promise to help users save on energy costs and installation prices.