Money

26th Feb 2026

La Poste Price Increases

Postal services prices have been increased substantially this year, but the state-owned group still runs at a loss.

20th Feb 2026

Grants for Electric Vehicles

The government continues to offer grants towards the purchase of an electric vehicle, but with a tougher test of eligibility.

10th Feb 2026

Mobile Phone Prices and Services

Mobile phone offers in France are amongst the most competitive in Europe, states a new report.

5th Jan 2026

Will France Finally Silence Cold Calls?

New laws come into operation this year to regulate unsolicited telemarketing calls, but enforcement has historically been ineffective.

10th Dec 2025

Reform of Assurance Vie

The French national auditor has called for a radical reform of assurance vie.

1st Dec 2025

Tax Free Savings Account: Income Thresholds

Income thresholds which grant eligibility to a regulated tax free savings account have been increased for 2026.

20th Nov 2025

Notaire Convicted of Fraud Over Fees

The French Supreme Court recently examined a case concerning the legal boundaries of fraud within a notaire’s office.

6th Nov 2025

French Bank Overdrafts - Fact and Fiction

Changes to the regulations on bank overdraft facilities appear to be more symbolic than substantive.

31st Oct 2025

Concealment of an Inheritance

A court considers a case of concealment of an inheritance between family members.

21st Oct 2025

Funeral and Burial Insurance Contracts

The government has introduced new regulations to create greater transparency in the costs of funeral and burial insurance policies.