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'Bloquons tout': nine questions about call for total France shutdown in September
The Connexion looks at the mystery blockade movement calling for boycotts and acts of civil disobedience across the country
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Chikungunya, dengue fever, zika: how many cases in each French region this summer?
Increase in native cases of chikungunya follows outbreak in Réunion
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How France’s ‘back to school’ grant works and the amounts for 2025
Three million families are expected to receive the benefit, with payments of up to €462 per child
French Sécu targeting lies and fraud
Staff at the Sécu Sécurité Sociale are to be trained to detect benefit cheats in an attempt to cut a fraud bill estimated at €590million – or even higher.

Health, family and retirement benefits staff will all be trained in techniques to spot claimants trying to hide previous statements or avoid questions.
These include tips on assessing body language as well as checking verbal and written statements. The budget for the training is €750,000.
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