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French Pilots Bring Legal Action Against Ryanair
French pilots and cabin crew have filed a legal action against the labour practices of Ryanair, which follows on a recent similar condemnation of Easyjet in the French courts. The French unions, the UNAC (L'Union des navigants de l'aviation civile) and SNPL (Syndicat national des pilotes de ligne), filed the complaint to the prosecuting authorities in Aix-en-Provence as they consider Ryanair is not... (posted by David 2 years 8 days ago.)
French pilots and cabin crew have filed a legal action against the labour practices of Ryanair, which follows on a recent similar condemnation of Easyjet in the French courts. The French unions, the UNAC (L'Union des navigants de l'aviation civile) and SNPL (Syndicat national des pilotes de ligne), filed the complaint to the prosecuting authorities in Aix-en-Provence as they consider Ryanair is not... (posted by David 2 years 8 days ago.)
Sarkozy Demands Lyce Pupils Learn English
English language teaching is to be made one of the key priorities of a reform of French lyce education announced earlier this month by President Sarkozy. The reform plan is a watered down version of earlier proposals to completely recast the lyce system that was abandoned last year following major street protests from teachers and pupils. There is no mention this time around of the introduction of a more... (posted by David 2 years 98 days ago.)
English language teaching is to be made one of the key priorities of a reform of French lyce education announced earlier this month by President Sarkozy. The reform plan is a watered down version of earlier proposals to completely recast the lyce system that was abandoned last year following major street protests from teachers and pupils. There is no mention this time around of the introduction of a more... (posted by David 2 years 98 days ago.)
A Carbon Tax for France
A carbon tax is to be introduced in France, accompanied by a compensatory reduction in income tax. Who will pay the tax? The tax (called Contribution Climat-Energie) will be paid by all households and by companies who consume oil, gas and coal. The tax will not be applied on electricity as less than 10% of electricity generation is coal powered, and the government argues there are European regulations in place. ... (posted by David 2 years 129 days ago.)
A carbon tax is to be introduced in France, accompanied by a compensatory reduction in income tax. Who will pay the tax? The tax (called Contribution Climat-Energie) will be paid by all households and by companies who consume oil, gas and coal. The tax will not be applied on electricity as less than 10% of electricity generation is coal powered, and the government argues there are European regulations in place. ... (posted by David 2 years 129 days ago.)
House Prices in France: Up or Down ?
French estate agents report that house prices rose in the second quarter, but even they do not believe it. It is becoming a little difficult to properly understand just what is happening in the French housing market at the moment. While the French estate agents association FNAIM reported earlier this month that house prices rose by 3.6% in the second quarter (apartments by 4.2%), a detailed perusal of the... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
French estate agents report that house prices rose in the second quarter, but even they do not believe it. It is becoming a little difficult to properly understand just what is happening in the French housing market at the moment. While the French estate agents association FNAIM reported earlier this month that house prices rose by 3.6% in the second quarter (apartments by 4.2%), a detailed perusal of the... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
Buying a Property in France
The house buying process in France is secure, but you still need to have your wits about you. Use of Notaire As a general rule, the legal process of buying a property in France is not a complicated affair and the vast majority of transactions are concluded to the satisfaction of both sides. Instead of solicitors on either side, a neutral quasi-governmental official (notaire) normally... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
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The house buying process in France is secure, but you still need to have your wits about you. Use of Notaire As a general rule, the legal process of buying a property in France is not a complicated affair and the vast majority of transactions are concluded to the satisfaction of both sides. Instead of solicitors on either side, a neutral quasi-governmental official (notaire) normally... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
Why France is Still a Tax Haven for Expats
France remains a fiscally attractive relocation destination for many, and getting French health insurance is not difficult. The most fortunate ones are early retirees on government service pensions*, and those who are of retirement age. Although government service pensions are taxed in the UK, recipients are entitled to the tax allowances and reliefs that are available to UK taxpayers. These include the... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
France remains a fiscally attractive relocation destination for many, and getting French health insurance is not difficult. The most fortunate ones are early retirees on government service pensions*, and those who are of retirement age. Although government service pensions are taxed in the UK, recipients are entitled to the tax allowances and reliefs that are available to UK taxpayers. These include the... (posted by David 2 years 210 days ago.)
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