Eurozone

Brexit loophole confirmed as cause of new UK-France Sepa bank fees

French banking federation says charges are now possible as the European law pricing principle no longer applies to UK-EU Sepa transfers

Design of France's new two euro coin represents strength and wisdom

The coin marks the French presidency of the Council of the EU, which will take place in the first half of 2022

Brittany wants Euroregion link with Wales and Ireland

Brittany and Wales share Celtic cultural roots and have been creating closer links recently. The region’s vice president in charge of international affairs FOROUGH SALAMI-DADKHAH told Oliver Rowland they hope to build on this by forming a “Euroregion” between the two - and also now with Ireland. On a visit to Brittany earlier this year, Welsh First Minister Carwyn Jones said he was in favour of the plan and Brexit has reinforced his wish for close cooperation.

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Airport funding lift

THE European Commission has relaxed rules governing the financing of regional airports, meaning more than 420 small runways across the Eurozone could be granted public funds more readily.

Eurozone

Brexit loophole confirmed as cause of new UK-France Sepa bank fees

Design of France's new two euro coin represents strength and wisdom

Brittany wants Euroregion link with Wales and Ireland

Airport funding lift

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