Civil-Society Coalition Rallies Outside Senate to Oppose ‘Darmanin Law’
French Senate Opens Fiery Debate on Asylum-Immigration Bill
EU Ministers—France Included—Approve Final Roll-out Plan for Digital Entry/Exit System
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EU Entry/Exit System price tag revealed; France accelerates border-tech rollout ahead of 2026 switch-on
Luxembourg’s disclosure that EES implementation will cost €1.75 million triggered fresh scrutiny of budgets across the bloc, prompting France to fast-track procurement of biometric kiosks and officer training so that its borders are EES-ready before the 2026 launch. Companies must prepare for automated overstay counting and possible teething-period delays.
Brussels unveils 2040 high-speed rail map cutting Paris–Berlin to 4 h: what it means for corporate travel
The European Commission’s 2040 high-speed rail masterplan unveiled on 5 November promises sub-four-hour Paris–Berlin journeys, accelerating the modal shift from air to rail. French businesses will need to adjust travel policies and carbon accounting as rail becomes a realistic same-day option for key European markets.
China extends 30-day visa-free entry for French travelers until the end of 2026
On 5 November 2025 China confirmed it will keep France in its unilateral 30-day visa-free entry programme until 31 December 2026. The extension removes near-term uncertainty for French corporates, airlines and tourists, simplifying short business trips and boosting post-pandemic recovery in the France-China travel corridor.
Paris retires paper metro tickets, pushing tourists and commuters onto fully digital fare media
As of 5 November 2025 you can no longer buy single-use paper tickets on the Paris public-transport network. Visitors and business travellers must switch to Navigo Easy cards, smartphones or contactless bank cards—changes that streamline reimbursements but may catch infrequent travellers unprepared.