Schengen Border Checks Extended: Switzerland to Reinstate Controls on French Frontier Ahead of G7 Summit
French Bee Pilots File 13-18 May Strike Notice, Escalating Labour Unrest in France’s Long-Haul Sector
New Government Instruction Puts Language Skills and Job Placement at Heart of France’s 2026 Integration Policy
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Nation-wide Air Traffic-Controller Strike Threatens Long Weekend Travel in France (14-16 May 2026)
The SNCTA has filed a strike notice covering all French air-traffic-control facilities from 14-16 May 2026, threatening major flight cuts at Paris and regional airports during a peak long-weekend. Businesses face potential disruption to meetings, expatriate travel and time-sensitive cargo; contingency options include shifting trips forward, rerouting via rail, or rescheduling virtually.
Conseil d’État Orders French Government to Fix ANEF Residence-Permit Portal Within Six Months
France’s top administrative court has ordered the Interior Ministry to repair the ANEF online residence-permit portal within six months, citing violations of migrants’ rights caused by repeated technical failures. The ruling should ease renewal bottlenecks that have plagued employers of foreign talent and exposed them to compliance risks.