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The Local France
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France's news in English - French news, language and all kinds of practical information for foreigners in France. Also hosts the Talking France podcast https://www.thelocal.fr/
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 3h
French court sets November ruling in Sarkozy campaign finance appeal
French court sets November ruling in Sarkozy campaign finance appeal
France's top court said on Wednesday it will rule in November on embattled former president Nicolas Sarkozy's final appeal over illegal campaign financing in 2012, in a case that could cement his second criminal conviction.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 5h
Macron unveils scholarship for American students in France
Macron unveils scholarship for American students in France
The French government has unveiled a new scholarship to help Americans study in France.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 5h
Sécu: 5 things to know about France's social security system
Sécu: 5 things to know about France's social security system
France's social security system is celebrating its 80th anniversary. From its war-torn beginnings to its uncertain future, here's the story of 'la sécu'.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 6h
6 million foreigners call France home, official figures show
6 million foreigners call France home, official figures show
France is lower than the EU average when it comes to the numbers of residents who were born in another country, new data shows.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 7h
Should you file your French tax return before your US one?
Should you file your French tax return before your US one?
Americans living in France must file two separate income tax returns each year — one for the US and one for France. If you're unsure which to complete first, here's what experts recommend.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 7h
French grammar tips: How to talk about visiting people and places
French grammar tips: How to talk about visiting people and places
In French, the verb 'visiter' is a bit of a false friend - here is the difference between visiting a French museum and a French friend.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 8h
Gisèle Pelicot says 'never' gave consent to accused rapist
Gisèle Pelicot says 'never' gave consent to accused rapist
Gisèle Pelicot, who became a feminist hero in a mass rape trial last year, testified in court on Wednesday, telling the one man who still denies raping her that she "never" gave him her consent.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 10h
French Word of the Day: La figure
French Word of the Day: La figure
One of those French words that has multiple meanings, some of which are the same as the way it's used in English while others aren't.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 11h
How much it really costs to become French
How much it really costs to become French
Applying for French citizenship can be quite expensive, to the tune of several hundred euros, depending on your situation. Here is a full account of how much The Local's Genevieve Mansfield paid in her recent naturalisation process.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 12h
What EES changes for second-home owners in France
What EES changes for second-home owners in France
The EU's new EES passport checks come into force in October - if you are a second-home owner in France, here's what it means for you.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 12h
Dissolution, démission, destitution - understanding France's political crisis
Dissolution, démission, destitution - understanding France's political crisis
If you're following the news in France, you might have noticed a few unfamiliar words or phrases popping up - here's a quick vocab guide to help you understand what's going on.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 13h
France’s highest appeals court reviews Sarkozy’s final appeal in campaign finance case
France’s highest appeals court reviews Sarkozy’s final appeal in campaign finance case
France’s top court Wednesday will examine embattled former president Nicolas Sarkozy’s final appeal over illegal campaign financing in 2012, in a case that could cement his second criminal conviction.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
Everything I wish I knew before applying for French nationality
Everything I wish I knew before applying for French nationality
After recently acquiring French nationality by residency, here are a few of the things The Local France's journalist, Genevieve Mansfield, learned along the way.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
PODCAST: What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone?
PODCAST: What the f**k is going on in France and where have all the eggs gone?
During a week of high drama in France, the Talking France podcast is back to help you keep up with all the latest political shenanigans, plus the 80th birthday of French social security, the social rules on lateness and why France is suffering from an egg shortage.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
When should you apply to renew your French post-Brexit residency card?
When should you apply to renew your French post-Brexit residency card?
For tens of thousands of Brits in France, an important admin task looms - renewal of the post-Brexit residency permit. But when should you make the application and is it worth submitting early?
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
Reader question: Can I deal with any préfecture in France?
Reader question: Can I deal with any préfecture in France?
When dealing with French admin, you might be instructed to consult 'your local préfecture' - but do you actually have to use the nearest préfecture to your home or can you deal with others?
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
French Word of the Day: Flicage
French Word of the Day: Flicage
This French word might come up if you feel like you're being watched.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 1d
OPINION: France is in a dark place, it may get darker
OPINION: France is in a dark place, it may get darker
As another prime minister falls, plunging the country into fresh chaos, John Lichfield looks at where France goes next, and whether anything can be salvaged from the mess.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
Macron gives outgoing French PM final chance to salvage government
Macron gives outgoing French PM final chance to salvage government
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration after the premier resigned after less than a month in office in a move that plunged the country further into a political crisis.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
Feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot back in court as man appeals rape conviction
Feminist icon Gisèle Pelicot back in court as man appeals rape conviction
Frenchwoman Gisèle Pelicot, whose ex-husband recruited dozens of strangers online to sexually assault and rape her while drugged, arrived in court on Monday for an appeal trial triggered by the bid of one man who said he "never intended" to rape her.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
Conjoint, copain and chéri: How to describe your partner in French
Conjoint, copain and chéri: How to describe your partner in French
From the legally defined to the casual term of endearment there are a lot of ways to describe your significant other/romantic partner/love bunny in French - here's a look at the most common terms and when to use them.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
Analysis: Why Parisians have abandoned the Champs-Élysées
Analysis: Why Parisians have abandoned the Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is among the world's most famous streets, and it even has a song named after it - but these days it is increasingly being shunned by Parisians.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
Préfectures: How each area of France will deal with Brexit card renewals
Préfectures: How each area of France will deal with Brexit card renewals
Roughly 45,000 Brits in France will soon need to renew their post-Brexit residency cards, but exactly how to do this varies depending on where you live. Here's the préfecture-by-préfecture breakdown of the process.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
French Word of the Day: Sécu
French Word of the Day: Sécu
This abbreviation represents an important part of life in France.
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The Local France @thelocalfrance.bsky.social · 2d
What next for France as PM resigns after less than a month in the job?
What next for France as PM resigns after less than a month in the job?
Calm and stable it isn't. France has now lost its fifth government in two years after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in the job. So what happens next?
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