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France’s New ‘Riot Tax’

30th Oct 2026

France’s New ‘Riot Tax’

A new charge on insurance is expected to come into effect in France next year, creating a fund to help insurers meet the cost of major damage caused by riots.

Leasing Scheme for Heat Pumps

28th Oct 2026

Leasing Scheme for Heat Pumps

A new government scheme allows certain households in France to install a heat pump through a monthly payment arrangement, without having to meet the full upfront cost of the installation.

Consumer Price Levels in France 2025

18th Sep 2026

Consumer Price Levels in France 2025

New comparative data covering goods and services across the continent shows France sitting in a very different position depending on what you're buying.

The High Cost of Driving Without Insurance in France

11th Sep 2026

The High Cost of Driving Without Insurance in France

France has a system designed to ensure that road-accident victims are compensated even when the driver responsible is uninsured or cannot be identified. New figures show the scale of the problem.

Drought Insurance Claims

27th Jul 2026

Drought Insurance Claims

The French Supreme Court recently considered a drought related damage claim, signalling that proving the existence of a natural disaster may no longer be enough to secure an insurance payout.

France Agrees Inheritance Exemption — But Nobody Told the Notaires

7th Jul 2026

France Agrees Inheritance Exemption — But Nobody Told the Notaires

Early difficulties have become apparent in the implementation of the agreement between France and the European Commission on the application of forced heirship rules to estates governed by common-law inheritance systems.

Open Window, Closed Claim

27th Jun 2026

Open Window, Closed Claim

A burglary that took place during a hot August night on the Mediterranean coast has ended with a landmark ruling from France's highest court

France V Amazon

17th Jun 2026

France V Amazon

A long legal battle has ended over a delivery fee imposed on on-line book orders.

Tax on Small Parcels

23rd Mar 2026

Tax on Small Parcels

France has introduced a new tax targeting goods imported from outside the European Union, but it is already showing its limitations.

La Poste Price Increases

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.

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