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Millions in France affected by new data cyber attack

Up to 43 million accounts compromised, but allegedly no bank details were taken

Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting

Geographical differences also shown in new report

Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting

Geographical differences are also shown in new report

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Benefits in France: revenu de solidarité active (RSA) for work seekers

The means-tested payment supports those with little or no income while they get back into work

Property form, tax, repair bonus: What changes in France in July?

Keeping up with how France is changing is not easy, so here are nine things that will alter next month

French jobseeker rebrand aims to inspire ‘active’ take on employment

Ditching the old ‘Pôle Emploi’ moniker is accompanied by plans to make people on unemployment benefits do weekly ‘insertion’ work

‘Don’t let recent protests in France detract from the positives’

While recent protests have highlighted the challenges France faces, there are also reasons to be optimistic, says columnist Richard Ogier

Eleven changes in France for residents in April

From home energy audits to sexist contempt offences, we look at changes coming in and some key dates

Unemployed in France must promise to do weekly activity in new trial

A minimum of 15 hours a week is expected but has been criticised for ‘further stigmatising the poorest in society’

Labour shortage: France plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules

The government hopes to bring the unemployment rate down to 5% by 2027. It is currently at 7.4%

A record 520,000 workers in France resigned at the start of 2022

As companies struggle to recruit, employees are finding it easy to move between jobs and find advantageous wage and working condition offers

Will I lose my unemployment rights if I resign from my job in France?

As a general rule, you are not entitled to unemployment rights when resigning from a job - but there are exceptions

France implements more controls to check for unemployment fraud

Pôle emploi can now access more details on jobseekers in a bid to detect benefit fraud

French unemployment in sharp decline in first quarter of 2022

The number of jobseekers fell by 5% compared to the end of 2021, with the biggest movement into work seen among the under-25s

Who is eligible for €1,000 payment for unemployed people in France?

The money will be given to some jobseekers to provide encouragement, and give funding to complete training courses with companies that are hiring

What is changing in France in November 2020?

Gas prices and cigarettes get more expensive, bank fees are capped, and winter rights for renters begin

What lockdown help is there for businesses in France?

The French economy minister has said financial support will be “even stronger than during the first confinement”

France announces €100billion plan to relaunch economy

French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the economic relaunch plan to counteract the economic effect of the Covid-19 crisis, with the objective of creating 160,000 jobs in 2021.

Covid-19: France's partial unemployment scheme extended

Companies covered by a scheme for long-term partial unemployment benefits will have access to it for up to two years. Some companies not covered will have access to it until November 1.

France’s oldest nuclear power plant is now closed

The Fessenheim nuclear plant (Grand Est) closed yesterday (June 29), causing controversy among local residents and climate change protesters both for and against nuclear power.

New laws and changes in France: July 2020

From litter and drug use fines to the temporary unemployment scheme, here are the new laws and changes to note this month.

France’s jobless level at new low

But 7% target is tough

Unemployment rate in France lowest in 10 years

The unemployment rate decreased by 3.3% in 2019, making it the lowest in 10 years, new figures show.

French ski workers threaten holiday strike

Protest against impending reform of unemployment rights would affect thousands of seasonal workers at ski resorts, union says

What changes in France in November 2019

Gas prices go up from the first of the month, a long-awaited tax increase adds about €0.50 to the cost of a packet of 20 cigarettes, the trêve hivernale comes into force and changes to unemployment benefits take effect

Jobless figure in France lowest in decade

President Macron has pledged to cut unemployment to 7% by the end of his five-year mandate in 2022

French PM promises tax cuts in speech to MPs

Edouard Philippe also highlights pension reform, the environment, drug crime, childcare and unemployment benefits in wide-ranging speech

Millions of jobs in France but workers ‘lack skills’

Recruitment in France is predicted to rise sharply this year, with more than 2.5million new jobs created.

New job offers in France 'highest in 10 years'

Employers expect to create more than 2.5million new jobs in 2019, many on long-term contracts

Government plans 'universal benefits' income plan

At least 5million people would be affected by the planned reforms

French President defends ‘cross the street’ job quip

French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his comments about how people can “just cross the street to get a job”, when questioned by a father whose son has been looking for work for nine months.

Chômage changes help self-employed in France

As an independent worker in France, I believe I do not have any right to unemployment benefit, but that this is changing. When will it happen and how will it work? Is it definite? How will the amount we receive be worked out? J.S.

Tougher sanctions as job-seekers told to take less pay

Tougher measures to force jobless people to do more to find work could see benefits removed for four months.

Accidental off-gridders enjoying life in France

Losing their jobs in France turned out to have a happy ending for Dutch couple Fred and Marijke Andriessen, who have since lived off-grid for nearly two decades.

43,000 extra claim dole due to Gilets Jaunes' protests

Employees forced to claim additional benefits after working hours slashed due to protests

Many jobs in France unfilled due to lack of skills

Many sectors are struggling to recruit even though 3.4million are unemployed in France.

Unemployment

Millions in France affected by new data cyber attack

Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting

Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting

Benefits in France: revenu de solidarité active (RSA) for work seekers

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Residency rights and border changes: What's new in France in 2025

Storms and snow: French weekend weather outlook December 21 - 22

French inheritance law: couples anxiously await EU decision as discussions continue

Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France

Half of UK election postal votes - including from France - 'did not count'

Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

Fines levied for failure to declare bank accounts held out of France

Property form, tax, repair bonus: What changes in France in July?

French jobseeker rebrand aims to inspire ‘active’ take on employment

‘Don’t let recent protests in France detract from the positives’

Eleven changes in France for residents in April

Unemployed in France must promise to do weekly activity in new trial

Labour shortage: France plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules

A record 520,000 workers in France resigned at the start of 2022

Will I lose my unemployment rights if I resign from my job in France?

France implements more controls to check for unemployment fraud

French unemployment in sharp decline in first quarter of 2022

French unemployment rate drops to 7.4% beating predictions

French firms given financial support to employ disabled workers

Macron promises up to €500 for jobless young who agree to training

Who is eligible for €1,000 payment for unemployed people in France?

French unemployment benefits: What changes for job seekers today?

Macron announces labour law changes for self-employed in France

New €500 aid for young job seekers in France to start this summer

What’s new for residents in France in March 2021?

Covid-19 France: Aid announced for winter seasonal workers

What is changing in France in November 2020?

What lockdown help is there for businesses in France?

France announces €100billion plan to relaunch economy

Covid-19: France's partial unemployment scheme extended

France’s oldest nuclear power plant is now closed

New laws and changes in France: July 2020

France’s jobless level at new low

Unemployment rate in France lowest in 10 years

French ski workers threaten holiday strike

What changes in France in November 2019

Jobless figure in France lowest in decade

French PM promises tax cuts in speech to MPs

Millions of jobs in France but workers ‘lack skills’

New job offers in France 'highest in 10 years'

Government plans 'universal benefits' income plan

French President defends ‘cross the street’ job quip

Chômage changes help self-employed in France

Tougher sanctions as job-seekers told to take less pay

Accidental off-gridders enjoying life in France

43,000 extra claim dole due to Gilets Jaunes' protests

Many jobs in France unfilled due to lack of skills