Germany Extends Land Border Checks With France Until September 15, 2026
French Airports to Accept France Identité Digital ID From Summer 2026
Sud-Rail Calls Paris-Area Train Conductors’ Strike Over Holiday Getaway Weekend
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Macron Pledges Streamlined Visas To Triple Indian Student Numbers by 2030
President Macron has unveiled plans to simplify student-visa processing and post-study work options for Indian nationals, aiming to raise annual enrolment in France to 30,000 by 2030. Faster consular appointments and streamlined documentation will benefit universities and employers seeking South-Asian talent.
Snow-and-Ice Warning Issued for Île-de-France as Cold Front Moves South
A yellow snow-and-ice alert covers two Île-de-France départements on 18 February, with sub-zero wind-chill and possible flurries likely to slow road, rail and air traffic. While less severe than Sunday’s storm, companies should allow extra travel time and monitor live transport updates.
Indian Embassy Schedules One-Day Consular Camp in Paris on 21 February
To ease appointment bottlenecks, the Indian Embassy in Paris will run a one-day consular camp on 21 February offering passport, OCI and attestation services by prior online appointment. The initiative should cut processing times for Indian residents and employers awaiting travel documents.
Germany Extends Border Checks With France Until September 2026
Berlin has renewed land-border police checks with France for another six months, citing migration-related security concerns. The measure means continued document inspections for motorists, rail and coach passengers crossing the Rhine, potentially slowing supply chains and commuter flows. Businesses should brief travellers to carry valid ID and expect sporadic delays.
Macron’s Mumbai Visit Prompts Seven-Hour Traffic Curbs Around Key Business Districts
A high-level innovation summit with President Macron in Mumbai triggered seven hours of road closures on February 17, delaying airport transfers and supply runs for French and multinational companies. Mobility managers should monitor similar diplomatic events for local travel disruptions.