Belgium’s three-day general strike set to spill over into France-bound travel
Technical issues at Paris Gare du Nord cause cascading Eurostar delays on 23 November
Franco-German youth rally in Kehl protests ongoing internal Schengen checks
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French MPs Reject Higher Visa & Naturalisation Fees in Heated 2026 Budget Debate
On 21 November the National Assembly rejected opposition amendments that would have tripled the cost of residence-permit ‘regularisation visas’ and increased naturalisation stamp duties six-fold. While current fees are unchanged, the tight vote margin means employers should monitor the rest of the budget process for possible last-minute hikes.
Franco-German Youth to Rally in Kehl on 23 Nov Against Internal Schengen Checks
The Young Europeans network will stage a protest in Kehl on 23 November against French-German internal border checks that have become semi-permanent since 2024. The action underscores commuter frustration and adds pressure on both capitals ahead of an EU review of Schengen rules.