France's minimum wage (SMIC) rose 2.41% on June 1, 2026, from EUR 12.02 to EUR 12.31 per hour gross, raising the full-time monthly gross equivalent from EUR 1,823.03 to EUR 1,867.02. Immigration salary thresholds linked to the SMIC have increased accordingly.
The EU has reached a deal to overhaul air passenger rights, maintaining 3-hour delay compensation payouts and introducing new transparency requirements for hand baggage fees. The reform is also intended to make claims easier to process.
An American expat describes relocating from a corporate career in Boston to rural château life in the Vallée d'Ossau region of France. The account covers challenges and adjustments involved in making France a permanent home.
A panel of three experts covers visa options, tax obligations, and financial considerations for Americans relocating to France. Topics include US-France tax treaty implications, visa pathways, and cross-border money management.
Australia and the EU have concluded a trade agreement after eight years of negotiations that includes labor mobility provisions allowing professionals to work for up to four years. Ratification is expected to take approximately two years before the provisions take effect.
A decree published in France's Journal Officiel on April 25, 2026 completes the transposition of EU Blue Card Directive 2021/1883, exempting intra-EU Blue Card holders from needing a work permit for short-term assignments in France. The decree also introduces an experience-based pathway to the French European Blue Card.