France postpones biometric checks at Channel crossings days before EES go-live
EU confirms switch to fully-digital Schengen visa; France points to Olympic trial success
EU Entry/Exit System enters final phase—but French airports and ferries seek grace period
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French cabinet fast-tracks ordinances to align national law with EU Migration & Asylum Pact
The Council of Ministers has cleared a bill allowing the Government to issue ordinances that transpose the EU’s 2024 Migration & Asylum Pact into French law. Three staggered ordinances will ensure metropolitan France and overseas territories are compliant before the pact enters force on 12 June 2026, paving the way for new border-screening rules and updated residence-permit procedures.
France Pauses EES Biometric Registration at Channel Crossings, Citing Software Glitches
France has postponed the biometric launch of the EU Entry/Exit System at Channel crossings originally scheduled for 10 April 2026 because of software and infrastructure problems. Manual passport stamping will continue, keeping the onus on employers to track the 90/180-day rule themselves. The brief delay could snowball into summer peak season if fixes are not in place soon.
Air Traffic Control Strike Forces 40 % Flight Cuts at Paris Airports
Ahead of a 48-hour air-traffic-control strike, French regulators have told airlines to cut Paris-area flights by 40 %. Multinational employers face major travel disruption and should triage urgent trips, reroute staff and document delays for insurance and immigration appointments.
French Senate Revives Controversial Ban on Marriage for Undocumented Migrants
The French Senate has once again approved a bill that would bar undocumented foreigners from marrying in France, pushing the controversial text back to the National Assembly. Critics cite civil-rights concerns, while mobility advisors warn the rule could inadvertently affect lawful workers who slip into temporary irregular status during permit renewals.