Pensions pensioners

UK police pensioners get French social charges repaid

The couple were originally charged over €14,000

How to plan for a comfortable retirement in France

Rob Kay, regional director at Blevins Franks, offers advice on tax, pensions and planning for retirement

Retirees need at least €15,000 a year to live comfortably in France, finds report

This amount does not include the cost of accommodation or bills, and focuses only on commonly-used goods and services

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Why has my French 'pension de reversion' stopped?

A pension de reversion provide widowers with a percentage of their deceased spouse's pension

Retired British police officers hit with French social charge bills

Couple receive bill of over €14,000, although they should be exempt under Franco-British tax treaty

Why are UK authorities asking about French work for pension top-up?

There are big differences between different which band you must pay into

Var resident leaves €2.5m to his commune - on one condition

The man passed away at the age of 95

Retiree relieved as €160,000 bill from French state is cancelled

The woman was accused of receiving a salary and a pension at the same time

Pension freeze to affect 14 million people in France: who and why

It is estimated that a six-month delay will save the state more than €4 billion by 2025

Is a partial French pension available for working some years in the country?

Pension amounts depend on criteria including how long you worked in France, and your salary

New pension boost for self-employed workers in France

Changes include additional pension and host of supplementary rights

How do I check my French retirement funds?

Contributions to a pension pot are counted in trimestres

Can I have French and UK pensions for same period?

Can it be possible to claim from both the UK and French governments?

Letters: pensioners in rural France fight digital life certificates

Connexion reader says providers presume that everyone has access to online services

Is there a way to check my French pension contributions?

It is important to understand what your pension may pay you in retirement

UK life certificates: British readers in France pass on their tips

Dealing effectively with this official document is important as state pension payments can otherwise be stopped

French mairie changes process for UK pensioner’s ‘life certificate’

Staff there had previously signed the document that enables the retiree to continue receiving a UK state pension but has now drafted its own version in French

Do I benefit from lower charges if I register an S1 in France?

We review using an S1 as a newly qualified British state pensioner in France

What is new and what changes in France in September?

From train services to Spain, and pension reforms, to major roadworks, we highlight key changes

‘Proof of life’ certificates may go online for UK pensioners in France

Plan raises questions over how elderly will avoid payment stoppages if paper forms end

French money news update: SCIs, S1s, joint Revolut accounts

UK officials have given further clarifications on French pensions and S1 holders

French benefit explainer: Aspa low pension income top-up

We look at who is eligible, how to apply and why only half those entitled to the retirement aid apply

Explainer: how to top up your UK state pension when living in France

We explain what French residents can do to help qualify for a pension in the UK

Explainer: how French pension can unlock US Social Security benefits

We explain what French residents can do to help qualify for US pension payments

We failed to reverse controversial pension reforms, say French unions

But unions insist they are ‘not turning the page’ on the reforms, despite not announcing any new protest or strike dates

Should we have declared small UK state pensions if we live in France?

We look at pension declaration obligations for foreign pensions and what to do if you have already declared this year and left these out

Do you agree? Protests and polls undermine real democracy in France

There are two parallel democracies in France - the ballot box vote and the protest in the street, says journalist Nick Inman

Updated: Dates and sectors of upcoming pension strikes in France

Here we keep tabs on future strike dates in France and any subsequent travel disruption

France’s pension reform strikes: Are they over now?

As turnout dwindles, protesters and union bosses appear to be in disagreement about how to oppose the government’s pension reforms

Why did French pension body ask about UK National Insurance record?

A reader asks if there is any link between the British and French pension systems and if it is possible to claim state pensions from both countries

Can I renounce French pension to obtain benefits of S1 health form?

Having healthcare via an S1 from another country can have advantages when it comes to social charges

France’s pension reforms ‘not enough’ to help social security deficit

Emmanuel Macron justified his reforms by saying they were needed to cut the deficit and pay for pensions in the future

Posters depicting Macron as Hitler appear in southern French city

They seem to be a response to France’s controversial pension reforms being passed without MPs voting

Bid for referendum on France's controversial pension reforms rejected

The ruling was made by France's highest constitutional authority on Wednesday

'France does not recognise QROPS as a pension - beware 60% tax'

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the problem with transferring a pension using QROPS and what alternatives exist

What changes in France in May and need-to-know dates

The coming month will see additional pension reform protests, mosquitos, tax return deadlines and more

‘Macron is right about pensions – but being right is rarely enough’

Reforming the retirement system is good for France, but Macron must watch out for the political backlash, warns commentator Simon Heffer

‘Actors are not dogs’: France’s pension protests take centre stage

Two artists made their views clear at a prestigious theatre awards ceremony, prompting a rare response from France’s culture minister

Banging saucepan protests ‘won’t move France forwards’, says Macron

Keen to turn the page on the country’s controversial pension reforms, Macron has been hitting the road to try and get his message across

Reignite or fizzle out? What next for France’s pension reform strikes?

France’s controversial pension reforms were broadly approved on Friday and are set to come into effect on September 1

Will UK pension increases apply to state pensioners in France?

The Brexit deals safeguarded certain entitlements for Britons abroad

What is France’s Constitutional Council and why is it in the news?

With the council set to make an important ruling on Friday (April 14), we take a closer look at how it works

Does French state pension income have to be declared?

Tax offices will take account of what has already been paid

French unions set a new date for fresh pension reform strikes

The strikes will be held ahead of a pivotal ruling on the controversial reforms by France’s Constitutional Council

Angry French unions call for big strike turnout after PM talks fail

‘We are feeling cold fury,’ said one union boss after pension reforms talks with the French government broke down

Does French pension mean I pay higher social levies on CGT?

A possibility exists of paying less on gains depending on your social security situation

France’s constitutional court sets date for ruling on pension reforms

It will decide on the constitutional legality of the project and whether it should be put to a national referendum

French unions set new date for fresh pension reform strikes

Unions said by pushing the reforms through parliament without MPs voting, the government had chosen to accentuate the democratic and social crisis in France

Trains, planes, ports and… museums? What disruption will Tuesday see?

Tuesday sees the 10th national mobilisation against France's controversial pension reforms

French pension protests intensify as Bordeaux city hall set ablaze

It comes as unions called for another national day of strikes and protests next week

'Black Thursday' strikes in France: How bad is the disruption?

Eight Eurostar trains have been cancelled, disruption is expected to flights at several airports and limits on petrol are being imposed in Southern France

Six key takeaways from Macron’s TV interview on pension reforms

President Macron is adamant that the reforms are needed as he spoke on the eve of fresh strikes and protests over the controversial reforms

Fury as French PM forces through pension reforms without a vote

Élisabeth Borne used the controversial article 49.3 to push through the reforms, sparking a furious response from opposition MPs

What is article 49.3 and could it help pass France’s pension reforms?

The controversial article is back in the news ahead of an expected vote in parliament on the government’s pension reform plans

What’s happening in France this week?

This week (March 13-19) more strike disruption is likely, a final vote on the country’s controversial pension reforms could take place and France plays Wales in the Six Nations

Why we are on the side of French pension reform strikers

Connexion readers explain what motivated them to join local demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement by two years to 64

Should I cash in my UK pension when moving to France? Six criteria

Partner article: Christopher Davenport from Kentingtons flags potential tax benefits but it is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution

France’s pension reform strikes: what will happen next?

More than a million people protested on Tuesday as strikes caused major disruption across the country

Trains, planes, ports and roads: How Tuesday’s strike will affect you

France is set for a national walkout to protest controversial pension reforms. One government minister predicted ‘one of the most difficult days we have seen’.

Warning over time limit on France / UK double taxation rebate claims

You only have four years to make a claim for a tax rebate on your private pension, a Connexion reader discovered

Drought measures, fuel prices, FIFA awards: The week ahead in France

This week (February 27-March 5) also sees the start of the Paris-Nice cycling race and the 40th anniversary of the death of iconic Tintin creator Hergé

Can foreign residents access France’s pension top-up benefit?

In France, it is possible for retirees with low monthly pensions to apply for a top-up – we look at how this works for newcomers

UK pension but living in France? Funds could benefit from moving too

Partner article: Rob Kay from Blevins Franks explains the tax implications of keeping your retirement pot in the UK

French unions unfazed by low protest turnout, all hopes on March 7

Debate on pension reform enters its final session before MPs

Regional airports impacted by tomorrow's pension strikes in France

Many trains will be running a near normal service although OUIGO and some TGV services are affected. Bin workers are now set to join growing March 7 action

France braces for standstill on March 7 over pension reform protests

Fifth day of national strike action this Thursday, as between 963,000 and 2.5 million attended nationwide Saturday protests

What to expect from tomorrow’s protests in France

We look ahead to the fourth day of mobilisation against pension reforms. The prime minister says a lot of opposition is due to people being unhappy in their work

New strike day announced in France, protests also this Saturday

All the main unions are supporting next week’s action which comes after more than 750,000 joined protests on February 7

Unions call for tougher, longer pension strikes in France

Workers are staging a third day of protest today against reforms amid bitter debates in parliament. The next day of protest is planned for Saturday

French pension strike February 7: travel and schools to be impacted

TGVs, regional trains, ski resorts and Orly airport will also be affected. The prime minister has announced some changes to reforms but protest action is still planned

‘Workers striking against French pension reform are avoiding reality’

Commentator Simon Heffer tells us why Macron does have a mandate to raise pension age and must do so despite the unions

French ski workers call ‘unlimited’ strike just before half-term break

End of month protest coincides with nationwide strike action

France pension reform: strike and protest dates, calendar for bill

Unions are encouraged by Thursday’s protests which saw more than a million march in the street and plan further action

French pension reform strike: what will next week’s protest look like?

Several sectors including energy and transport are expected to participate with unions presenting a united front

Age, new minimum amount: What does France’s pension reform involve?

The prime minister has stated that the minimum pension received each month would rise as well as the retirement age. Unions have called for a day of protest