Cold calls still blight residents in France despite change to law Survey shows almost half of people polled in France believe they receive more cold calls than before the legislation was passed
Why online registration skews data for new French businesses The internet-only process, introduced earlier this year, has made it hard to keep tabs on how many enterprises have been created
French winemakers in the dark over ‘ingredients’ labels The Conseil Interprofessionel du Vin de Bordeaux say ‘There are many questions which are still to be answered’
news Public to vote on whether to keep for-hire e-scooters in Paris Deputy mayor says the city is ‘still seeing a lot of issues’ despite increased regulation
How can I obtain a licence to open a ‘micro bar’ in France? My daughter and her husband plan to move to France and run a micro bar – probably for a few hours in the evening, for ‘apéros’, and perhaps longer at weekends and bank holidays. I think they will need a licence – what are the rules? SG
Recap of post-Brexit rules for bringing items into France from the UK There are various new issues to consider depending on whether you are coming for a holiday or bringing several items to a second home or moving home
EU launches new plan to take on GAFAM tech giants If agreed by member states, the plan will increase the EU's ability to impose fines on tech giants Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft
What changes in France from June 1 Aside from the second stage of France’s deconfinement this month (from June 2) gas prices are going down, electricity prices are going up, and there are some important tax dates to remember.
Simple errors ‘let go’ as harsh regulations eased Changes allow for more lenience with accidental mistakes
Tougher rules on job seeking under review Heavier sanctions for those abusing the unemployment benefit system are under review
Two in five sweets breach regulations Confectioneries contain more additives and sugar than they should
Chainsaw law wants users to get training New regulations were introduced Law pushes chainsaw users to get training Energy firms still issue illegal bills, says regulator Laws banning diabetics from some jobs may be changed