Macron Condemns U.S. Visa Bans on Former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton
Paris-Brussels Eurostar Services Face Morning-Long Delays on Christmas Eve
Algerian Consulate in Paris Announces Visa-Free Entry for Dual Nationals on 25 December
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‘Holiday Hell’ Continues: Third Day of Congestion at Eurotunnel Despite System Fix
Despite the IT system being repaired, cross-Channel traffic remained paralysed on 23 December. Queues of up to 21 hours persisted at Eurotunnel as Operation Brock was re-imposed on the M20. Analysts say the incident shows the lack of resilience in post-Brexit traffic management and warn that next year’s biometric checks could make matters worse.
Christmas Road-Traffic ‘Red’ Alerts Issued as France Expects Record Getaway
Bison Futé’s 23 December bulletin places major French motorways under ‘red’ alert for 24 and 27 December, forecasting severe congestion on routes to the Alps, Mediterranean and Atlantic. Cross-border drivers heading to Italy or the U.K. should expect long delays and adjust duty-of-care plans accordingly.
Prefecture Holiday Closures Could Stall Residence-Permit Renewals Until January
Préfectures in Seine-et-Marne, Doubs and other departments will shut from 25-26 December and on 2 January, pausing biometrics appointments and card pick-ups. Foreign residents whose permits expire over the holidays must rely on online attestations or seek emergency extensions to avoid falling out of status.