British Far-Right Groups Target Asylum Seekers in Northern France, Prompting Border Security Response
American Airlines Freezes New York–Paris Service Until March Amid Winter Capacity Shuffle
France Makes Civic-Knowledge Test Mandatory for Multi-Year Residence Permits and Naturalisation
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French MPs Endorse 30-Day Annual Ceiling on Transport Strikes
France’s lower-house law committee has backed a bill that would limit public-sector transport strikes to 30 days a year and protect peak travel periods. The measure promises clearer scheduling for business travellers and relocating staff but faces legal push-back from unions. If passed, it could take effect before Easter 2026.
Storm “Jorty” Triggers 851 Flight Delays and 53 Cancellations at French Airports
Cold-front “Jorty” caused more than 850 delays and 50 cancellations at French airports, chiefly Paris-CDG and Orly. The disruption creates missed connections and potential Schengen over-stays for business travellers; airlines owe care but no cash compensation. Knock-on effects are expected into 20 January.
Eurostar Warns of Paris-Bound Delays and Cancellations Through 31 January
Eurostar services between Paris, London and Amsterdam will face reduced frequencies and hour-long delays until 31 January due to engineering works and border-control congestion. Business travellers should book flexible tickets and allow long buffers, while mobility teams must watch for knock-on visa or connection issues.
American Airlines Suspends JFK–Paris and Five Other Trans-Atlantic Routes Until March
American Airlines has halted its New York JFK–Paris service, along with five other Europe-bound routes, from 6 January to 4 March. The cut reduces seat supply for corporate travellers and may push fares higher; HR teams should budget for rerouting and check UK ETA requirements when itineraries are shifted via London.
France Updates ‘Talent – New Business’ Residence-Permit Fact Sheet
France has revised the financial criteria for its “Talent — New Business” residence permit, updating the minimum resource requirement to €21 876.40 in line with the 2026 SMIC. Non-EU entrepreneurs must still invest at least €30 000 and present a viable business plan. Mobility budgets should account for the higher income floor.