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60,000 free train tickets for young to go between France and Germany

The launch of a night train and TGV between Paris and Berlin was also confirmed by leaders Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz at an Elysée meeting

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

Impartial free support available for young people in France

Free help and information on all aspects of life are available to people aged 15 to 25 across France at Point Information Jeunesse or Bureau Information Jeunesse centres

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New French mental health campaign for young as Covid takes its toll

The French government is working to flatten the increase in mental health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic with ‘talking is healing’ campaign

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

Aid will be given on condition of undertaking an ‘intensive’ job hunt

Violent attack on teenager in Paris shocks France

A video released online - showing then 14-year-old Yuriy being brutally attacked in public by a group of around 10 other young people - has caused shock due to the extreme level of violence

Police break up secret party network in Paris

Party-goers in Ile-de-France have been attending illegal events gathering up to 800 people during the health pandemic. Three organisers have been taken into police custody

Covid-19 France: Aid announced for winter seasonal workers

The work minister has announced financial support for 300,000 people affected by job insecurity this winter due to Covid-19

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.

France may ban 'laughing gas' sale to minors as usage grows

France may soon ban the sale of nitrous oxide capsules - known as “laughing gas” - to minors, as national health body Anses launches a study into the chemical’s increased use and possible neurological side effects.

Post-Covid-19 recovery: new apprenticeship grants announced

New measures to increase the number of apprentices have been brought in by the government from July 1 to avoid a “lost generation” as so many businesses are in trouble because of the lockdown.

I grew up in France but now ski for the UK

A British-French skiing champion who grew up in Grenoble but now competes for the UK’s national ski team has told Connexion of his Olympic dreams.

French anti-cancer group condemns super-strong beer

A French anti-cancer campaigner is calling for stricter laws and higher taxes on super-alcoholic beer, to make it less attractive to younger people, and to raise awareness of alcohol’s link to cancer.

France sued by young activists for climate ‘inaction’

Swedish teenage activist Greta Thunberg has launched legal action against five countries, including France, for alleged “inaction” on climate change.

‘Throw scooters in sea’ game causes alarm in Marseille

Young people in Marseille have been throwing electric scooters into the sea for fun, it has emerged, prompting the city’s leading electric scooter hire firm to hire staff to monitor the seafront.

Last chance to win one of 15,000 free EU travel passes

Passes available to 18 year olds who want to become DiscoverEU Ambassadors and share their European adventure experiences online

60,000 'ravers' expected for illegal festival in Marne

Up to 60,000 people are expected to descend on Marigny in the Marne department this week, for a rave festival dubbed Teknival 2018, despite it being ruled as illegal.

Extra year to hear Brexit view of young

London School of Economics study continues

‘Free’ mobile 4G service is not so free

The appealing offer comes at a non-quantifiable price

Richest live 13 years longer than poorest, says study

A new study from statistics agency Insee has found that richer people have a greater life expectancy than their more disadvantaged counterparts, with men especially impacted.

Father Christmas YouTube star stops Paris hit-and-run

A YouTube star dressed as Father Christmas on a motorbike has helped stop a hit-and-run driver in Paris who was driving away from the scene.

France aims to create “European culture pass”

France and Italy look set to create a “European culture pass” based on a system currently in place for young people in Italy.

More teachers, police and aid for the young

An extra €6.8billion has been allocated to the priority areas of education, jobs and security under France’s 2017 budget plans, with the promise of more teachers and police.

Youth

60,000 free train tickets for young to go between France and Germany

French unemployment in sharp decline in first quarter of 2022

Impartial free support available for young people in France

New French mental health campaign for young as Covid takes its toll

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