France

A new tourism campaign will ask people to reconsider trips to France’s most famous tourist sites, as the government draws attention to the fact that 80% of visitors go to just 20% of the country, causing congestion on “overloved” spots during peak season

The controversial pensions reform that French President Emmanuel Macron pushed through parliament in March would not close the pensions deficit as predicted by the government, France’s pensions watchdog found in a report

After years of attempts to limit the rat problem, Paris administration led by socialist mayor Hidalgo will try a different approach, aimed at 'cohabitation' of rodents with residents, finding new ways to improve the quality of life despite their presence

Five million leaflets will be distributed by the end of the summer in the streets and on public transport to "remind each and every one of the gestures to take when witnessing or being the victim of an assault"

Senators from different political groups proposed to extend the statute of limitations for sexual offences committed against children, although the chances of passing the bill are low

Current low unemployment - stable at 7,1% in the first quarter of 2023 - indicates that the country can reach its full employment target of 5% by 2027, President Emmanuel Macron said reminding the promise made in 2022

A referendum on immigration is needed to regain control of migration policy, according to two lawmakers from the right-wing party Les Républicains who refer to a context of migration chaos

Sales of dashcams are starting to take off in France, but their use falls into a legal grey area; authorities strongly suggested not to use them

French households will receive bonuses and rebates to be rewarded for saving energy during the winter: TotalEnergies said some 1,2 million of its customers qualified for a payment of up to €120 after reducing consumption

Progressive tariffs, savings and combating leaks are all measures in the new water management plan that President Emmanuel Macron has announced to better tackle the drought

100% electric vehicles now account for 16% of new car sales in France

The launch of a generalised vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in middle schools starting in grade five will begin in September and the vaccination will be free of charge and offered to both girls and boys