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Driving Offences and Penalties in France

22nd Oct 2026

Driving Offences and Penalties in France

What are the main driving offences in France and the penalties that apply?

International Divorce and Compensatory Allowance

2nd Jun 2026

International Divorce and Compensatory Allowance

A court in France asserts the supremacy of French law regarding compensation in an international divorce hearing.

France's Low-Emission Zones Reinstated

22nd May 2026

France's Low-Emission Zones Reinstated

The Constitutional Council has struck down a parliamentary vote in suppressing the country's controversial clean-air zones.

Mayor Faces Court over Building Permits

30th Apr 2026

Mayor Faces Court over Building Permits

In a corruption investigation in southwestern France, a former mayor is suspected of illegally granting hundreds of building permits, spanning nearly a decade.

Crime Map of France

16th Apr 2026

Crime Map of France

A new interactive crime map of the country is now available, which can be explored down to a municipal level.

Vehicle Registration Fraud

14th Mar 2026

Vehicle Registration Fraud

The government have been warned about a surge in large-scale vehicle registration fraud.

Worst Flooding in Over 60 Years

18th Feb 2026

Worst Flooding in Over 60 Years

France is facing one of the most extensive and prolonged flood crises in decades, with authorities warning that virtually the entire country is now under threat of rising waters.

Invasion of the Vending Machines

8th Dec 2025

Invasion of the Vending Machines

What began as a convenient solution for late-night pizza cravings or missed parcel deliveries has turned into a full-blown regulatory headache for dozens of French mayors.

New Driving Licence Validity Period

18th Nov 2025

New Driving Licence Validity Period

A new European law has set a maximum validity period for driving licences, replacing lifetime licences.

Public Office Exit Packages

24th Sep 2025

Public Office Exit Packages

The French government has announced a reform of benefits granted to former prime ministers, though the lifelong privileges enjoyed by former presidents remain unchanged.

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