Parliamentary amendment calls for €20 m boost to French-language training for newcomers
EU leaders adopt fresh migration conclusions with direct impact on France’s border and return policies
Paris court rejects Senegalese worker’s exceptional-stay request, reaffirming strict criteria
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Who must register in the new EU Entry/Exit System? French guide updated
An updated Connexion France guide clarifies that most non-EU visitors—including Britons—must now complete biometric EES registration when entering the Schengen area, while French residents and long-stay visa holders are exempt. Processing times remain elevated, and employers should plan for longer journeys.
Montpellier court orders prefect to renew student residence permit
Montpellier’s Administrative Court overturned a prefectural refusal to renew a student’s residence permit, clarifying calculation of the 60 % work-limit rule. The judgment benefits employers of student workers and reinforces France’s attractiveness to international talent.
French MPs propose shifting foreign-worker document checks to URSSAF
A National Assembly amendment seeks to move the verification of foreign employees’ residence and work permits from employers to URSSAF. If adopted, the change promises simpler compliance for companies but will require major system upgrades and fast turnaround times.
French court annuls Istanbul visa refusal in espionage-risk case
In case 2513818, the Nantes court overturned a French consulate visa refusal from Istanbul, judging the security evidence insufficient. The decision re-balances security and business facilitation, offering hope to firms whose projects hinge on time-critical visas.
Deputies attempt to restore asylum-housing budget cut
Lawmakers from the Socialist group have tabled amendment 000081 to reverse a €120 m cut to France’s emergency housing programme for asylum-seekers. The outcome will affect accommodation pressures in key business hubs and signal the balance between control and care in French migration policy.
After you register: How EES changes your next trip to France
A second Connexion article explains that once travellers’ biometrics are in EES, future French border crossings are faster—but only if they keep the same e-passport. Employers should check passport validity and chip status to avoid manual-booth delays.