French presidential hopeful vows to re-introduce border checks with Spain after Madrid’s mass regularisation plan
Residence-permit fees to jump on 1 May: France publishes new tariff schedule for cartes de séjour and naturalisation
Second empty-plane incident this month leaves 192 Ryanair passengers stranded at French regional airport
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France Replaces OFII Levy with Stiff Administrative Fines—Up to €62,250 per Illegal Hire
Under reforms taking effect this month, France has abolished the OFII employer contribution and introduced an administrative fine of up to €20,750 per irregular foreign worker—triple that for repeat offences. Criminal fines double to €30,000 and now cover misuse of otherwise valid permits. HR departments must tighten audit processes and use the government’s new QR-code verification tools or risk six-figure liabilities. ([jobbatical.com](https://www.jobbatical.com/blog/france-employer-fines-administrative-penalties))
Greece Drops EES Biometrics for Britons—Will France Copy the Move?
Greece’s decision to waive EES biometric checks for UK nationals has reignited debate about congestion at Schengen borders. French authorities say they have no plans for a similar exemption, although they already pause enrolment during severe peaks. Companies moving staff between Greece and France should expect British travellers to face full biometric capture as soon as they reach French soil. ([connexionfrance.com](https://www.connexionfrance.com/a/784594))
Middle-East Unrest Forces Air France-KLM Affiliate to Extend Riyadh Suspension, Creating Connection Gaps in Paris
KLM, part of the Air France-KLM group, has prolonged its Riyadh service suspension to 14 June 2026, citing Gulf instability and high fuel costs. The move disrupts Paris-based corporates that rely on KLM-Air France codeshares for Saudi projects and will tighten seat supply just as summer demand ramps up. Mobility managers should budget for longer routings and higher fares on alternative carriers. ([french.ahram.org.eg](https://french.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/61/2416/84220/Voyages/Voyages/KLM-prolonge-lannulation-de-ses-vols-pour-Riyad-ju.aspx))