Paris designates 17 Nov “Choose France” summit as a “Grand Event”, triggering special border and security protocols
Week-long rail and metro works create heavy disruption for Paris commuters 17-23 November
Transdev bus drivers strike halts 80 % of services in southern Yvelines
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Reuters round-up of Europe’s tougher asylum stance revisits France’s stalled 2024 immigration bill
A Reuters analysis of Europe’s latest asylum clamp-downs singles out France’s partially cancelled 2024 immigration law and its ongoing border-check extensions. The uncertain legislative path means businesses must watch for incremental rule changes and localised enforcement that could affect work-permit holders and their families.
French airports join “World Passenger Day” – but consumer groups warn of shrinking EU compensation rights
French airports used World Passenger Day to showcase customer-service upgrades, yet NGOs warn that EU plans to trim flight-delay compensation and new mandatory mediation rules could weaken traveller protections. Companies should monitor evolving passenger-rights frameworks.
France updates annual leave table for state employees posted abroad
A decree published in France’s Official Journal on 16 November 2025 replaces the reference table that determines annual-leave entitlements for civil servants posted abroad, adjusting days off and carry-over limits by country. HR and mobility teams must update assignment budgets and leave-tracking systems before 1 January 2026, while expatriates in high-hardship locations gain extra paid rest days.
Conseil d’État opinion tightens rules for Moroccan employees seeking French residence cards
An advisory opinion published on 16 November 2025 confirms that French prefectures may deny or withdraw salaried residence cards from Moroccan nationals involved in forgery, despite protections in the 1987 Franco-Moroccan labour accord. Employers must reinforce document-verification procedures and prepare for stricter screening of Moroccan work-permit applications.