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Confirmed: France’s minimum wage will increase in November

A 2% rise will see the wage rise above €1,800 per month for the first time

What is average salary in France and the difference between genders?

We also look at differences between average salaries in the private and public sectors

Foreign retirees in France get clarification on income requirements

An Interior Ministry spokesman has clarified the level of income retirees need to convert a visitor visa to a 10-year 'carte de résident'

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Social charges, sick leave, SMIC: Change for workers in France in 2023

We also look at how the self-employed will receive more support and how unemployment benefits are changing

Minimum wage in France to rise again due to increased inflation

The ‘Smic’ increases automatically in line with an index linked to inflation, which figures show is up by 2.01%

10, 50 and 100 years ago in France – January 2020

What happened in January 10, 50, and 100 years ago? Burqa ban, SMIC and the president that fell out of a train

What you can buy on the ‘Smic’

Because of the way mortgage rates work in France, the record low levels of interest rates mean that even someone on the minimum wage can afford to buy property

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Confirmed: France’s minimum wage will increase in November

What is average salary in France and the difference between genders?

Foreign retirees in France get clarification on income requirements

Social charges, sick leave, SMIC: Change for workers in France in 2023

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2024 Map: see where in France road speeds are reverting to 90km/h limit

French ski station voted as best in the world

Will roadworthiness tests penalise drivers in France for removing emission-limiting liquid?

EU faces legal challenge from French lawyer over weedkiller sale decision

Ignoring this increasingly common French road sign could cost you €135

Free data leak: is it possible to change French bank account number?

Briton applies for French residency card and finds he was adopted - and has siblings

Minimum wage in France to rise again due to increased inflation

10, 50 and 100 years ago in France – January 2020

What you can buy on the ‘Smic’