āOuch, that hurts!ā: Male French MPs test period pain simulator The test comes ahead of a parliamentary debate on whether to introduce national āmenstrual leaveā for workers
French MPs to debate ādiscrimination based on hair colour and styleā France is lagging behind North America on the issue, says MP
Flurry of new MP bids to ease visits to second homes in France New bill amendments either call to bring back Senator Martine Berthet's 'automatic visa' idea or a version of it proposed by MP Alexandre Holroyd
news Fines for walking in private forests must stop, say French MPs A law introduced in February allows landowners to fine anyone walking through their forests - opponents say it criminalises access to nature
Are Britons making a lot of demands on French prefectures? We clarify which French officials are having to deal with different British applications post-Brexit
Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letter We look at progress in parliament on the āautomatic visaā law and a positive email from a majority party MP. We also provide detailed help for writing to your MP
Britons in the EU told to push now for overseas constituencies The lead-up to the next UK general election is the perfect time to sign the petition and write to your previous MP, says lobbying charity
Residency cards, expulsions, second homes: what French bill proposes Senate is scrutinising immigration law which seeks to toughen some rules and lighten others
Campaign for UK MPs to represent Britons abroad gains support Several groups have teamed up to push for overseas constituencies
āFrench society is built around the economy not the right to dignityā We speak to SĆ©bastien Peytavie, a rugby player, psychologist, and the first MP to use a wheelchair at the AssemblĆ©e nationale in the Fifth Republic
Britons abroad: new campaign for overseas MPs seeks support The campaign will renew lobbying for cross-party support for the creation of MPs to represent UK citizens overseas
MPs in France say wind turbines must not add to āvisual saturationā New wind farm projects must consider other power sources in the area, and the effect on the landscape. Critics say this āgoes againstā energy diversification objectives
French anti-bullfighting bill hits legal issues MPs at a pre-debate commission agreed with amendments from the right and far-right aimed at suppressing the bill
The French grammar conundrum behind MPās āgo back to Africaā scandal A parliamentary session was suspended over the remark but it is not exactly clear what was said. We look at why French grammar is confusing the issue
āMacron an easy scapegoat for Franceās political and social unrestā France is not the only country facing a cost of living crisis, but Macronās opponents have spotted an opportunity to blame the government, says Simon Heffer
French MPs argue over what is appropriate parliamentary dress code Conservative parties want ties to be standard while the far-left looks to forbid āexpensive suitsā
MPs pass Franceās purchasing power law: What does it include? From the end of the TV licence to continued caps on fuel price rises, we summarise the key points of the new bill, which now goes before senators
France approves ā¬230m aid for households that heat homes with oil Heating your home in this way is on average twice as expensive as using wood, gas, or electricity, but 3.5 million households still use the method
Senate votes to keep ability to impose Covid pass at French borders MPs had rejected this section of the governmentās new bill on managing the seventh wave of the virus
French MP proposes allowing used cooking oil to be legal car fuel He said it would help people with the rising cost of petrol and diesel and reduce pollution but critics say the impact would be āmarginalā
Plan for multi-year French residency cards to include a language test Interior minister says the granting of the cartes de sƩjour should depend on proof that the applicant speaks French to a certain level
French MPs block maintaining Covid pass for international travellers The government wanted to keep the right to continue border checks but failed to do so due to its weakened parliamentary position. Senators will now debate the issue
Why is there talk of a vote of confidence for Franceās new PM? Boris Johnson recently survived a no confidence vote, and Ćlisabeth Borne has decided to forgo one. We explain the different systems in France and the UK
Explainer: What is Franceās AssemblĆ©e nationale and how does it work? We look at how laws are passed, the role of the Houseās president, parliamentary groups and a clause in French law that allows the government to bypass parliament
Whatās coming up? The week (July 4) ahead in France This week will see a cabinet reshuffle, train strikes, the beginning of the school holidays, a cinema ticket offer and more
Abad leaves, Schiappa returnsā¦ meet Franceās reshuffled new ministers Bruno Le Maire and GĆ©rald Darmanin retain their posts but others including Disability and Solidarity Minister Damien Abad, accused of attempted rape, are out
France proposes bill to enshrine right to abortion in constitution The government has said it will āstrongly supportā the measure, which comes in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the US
āWe must learn to govern differentlyā: Key points of Macronās TV talk The president has thrown the ball back into the oppositionsā court requesting their position on policies in his first address since failing to win an absolute majority in parliament
Third time a member of present French government accused of rape Minister of State Chrysoula Zacharopoulou has been accused by two women of committing the offences in her work as a gynaecologist
Easy-look graphic: how seats in Franceās new parliament are divided The final results of Franceās legislative elections are now known. No party has an absolute majority. The new National Assembly will meet for the first time on 28 June
MAP: Which areas of France have elected the 89 new far-right MPs? The record (and surprise) score of Marine Le Penās party means it will form a much larger parliamentary group. Many of the seats were not in traditional RN strongholds
Macron misses out on absolute majority in French legislative elections First results indicate a setback for his Ensemble coalition which obtains only a relative majority, historic breakthrough for Le Penās Rassemblement National
MP elections in France: what are key policies of leading coalitions? The first results are expected at 20.00. After a tight first round, there is a real question mark as to which party will come out on top and if there will be a hung parliament
French coupleās clever way to get squatters out in just two days Ministers get involved after social media frenzy
Eight key points from the French legislative elections first round President Macronās coalition came out nearly neck and neck with MĆ©lenchonās left-wing coalition, but still on top. Zemmour eliminated
Legislative elections first round: How did your area of France vote? Macron-affiliated candidates came out on top overall but only just. Left-wing candidates and several of Le Penās representatives, including her, performed well
Legislative elections: what are the roles and duties of French MPs? From proposing amendments for parliamentary bills to being present in their constituencies, dƩputƩs exercise several functions
Hunger-strike baker stands as MP to give a voice to migrants in France After campaigning to stop the deportation of his apprentice, StĆ©phane Ravacley thinks French immigration policy is unfair and aims to join the AssemblĆ©e Nationale to end the 'nonsenseā
Macronās party leads as French citizens living abroad vote for MPs MPs affiliated to the left and Jean-Luc MĆ©lenchon were not far behind
United Left, Macron rebrand: Why French politics is in a state of flux There is a new left-wing force that could shake up next monthās MP elections
Far-Left MĆ©lenchon āis dreamingā in aim to be French prime minister He hopes for a big success for his party in Juneās MP elections but will struggle as his supporters are concentrated in just a few urban areas, says a political analyst
Olympic Games, bullies, vaccines: This week in Franceās parliament We look at the key topics due to be discussed in the AssemblĆ©e nationale
āRead, have a good team around you, be curiousā Voted in for his fifth term as President of the Nouvelle Aquitaine Region, Alain Rousset speaks about regional power
MP wants to cut capital gains on French second homes (in some cases) A possible new law would remove the tax if sellers invest some of the gain into business ventures
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier announces French presidential bid The 70-year-old, whose policies would include ālimiting and taking control over immigrationā, joins several other candidates in the centre-right field
Covid France: Vandals attack and set on fire two vaccine centres One centre in the south-east was put out of use and 'Vaccin = genocide' was written on nearby buildings. Another in the south west was partially damaged as more than 110,000 protested against new Covid rules
French law for animal wellbeing to be debated in parliament New legislation against dog abandonment and more will be discussed in the AssemblƩe nationale from today, as Parc Asterix retires its famous performing dolphins
Petition to UK minister calls for MPs for Britons abroad The Lib Dems in France are calling for anyone who supports dedicated MPs for Britons abroad to sign a new petition to the British government
MPs consider new law against French accent discrimination The law has been put forward to stop the ācentralisationā of language in France and bring credibility to regional differences in pronunciation
'Britons living abroad merit dedicated MPs' "It's a big hill to climb" says Paul Fisher, Chairman of Lib Dems in France but let's "go for gold"
French MP proposes replacing hunt animals with robot copies Robots could mimic animal behaviour and replace deer and rabbits in hunts to āend animal cruelty,ā says MP Damien Adam, a member of President Macron's party.
Campaigners meet MPs today to speak of Britons' rights in EU Campaigners for British people living in the EU will be talking to British MPs this morning about the importance of Britons living abroad in the EU maintaining their rights under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement (WA).
Bill to stop barrage of annoying cold callers There is potential good news for readers fed-up with persistent cold calls ā particularly from firms selling insulation for ā¬1
MPs plan to protect France's rural noises and smells Bill to be heard this week would make rural sounds and aromas part of the 'sensory heritage of the countryside'
Brexit deal rules for Britons in France clarified soon The British Embassy hopes shortly to have ādefinitiveā answers on key issues about how Britons who live in France will secure their rights after Brexit day.
French MP aims to stop daily barrage of cold calls Bloctel is increasingly seen as ineffective in the fight against unsolicited telephone sales calls. The Connexion learns how one MP is battling to make it work
French MPs back plan to ban single-use plastic by 2040 ... but critics argue the measures should be enforced much earlier
MPs to debate new Brexit deal from 9:30 tomorrow The British House of Commons will sit from 9:30 tomorrow (10:30 in France) to debate the new Brexit deal ā the first time it has sat on a weekend since the Falkland Islands invasion on April 3, 1982.
French MP campaigns against till receipts An MP has launched an environmental campaign to ban the routine printing of till receipts in shops.
Amnesty demands repeal of France's anti-vandal law Human rights organisation condemns controversial loi anti-casseurs - passed in response to violence at gilets jaunes protests - as 'a totally ad hoc law passed in haste'
Pharmacists 'could dispense some medicines' New law allowing pharmacists to diagnose and treat certain conditions to be considered by MPs
Last chance to seek your MP's backing for rights bid Around 130 MPs from across the political spectrum have backed an MPās amendment calling for ring-fencing of the rights of Britons abroad in the EU, the MPās office told Connexion this morning - and there is still time to ask your MP to give their support.
MPs consider banning anti-Zionism "Hatred of Israel is a new way of hating Jews," claims leader of cross-party group considering political response to rising problem
Brexit Plan B: return to EU to ask for backstop tweaks UK Prime Minister Theresa May told Parliament today she intends to discuss tweaks of the āNorthern Ireland backstopā with colleagues including the DUP that helps prop up her government, before going back to the EU to ask for modifications to the Brexit deal.
Brexit deal is 'dead' - what has been the reaction? With rights of Britons in EU countries like France plunged into uncertainty by the MPs' vote to reject the deal there are renewed calls for ring-fencing of citizensā rights ā and for a Peopleās Vote including the option to Remain.
Crucial Brexit vote tonight - watch it live Tonight between 20.00 and 22.00 French time British MPs will be casting their so-called āmeaningful voteā on the Brexit deal agreed between the UK and EU in the culmination of five days of debate.
MP amendments may help fend off no-deal Two legal amendments by MPs have this week placed new constraints on British Prime Minister Theresa May and are said to have made a no-deal Brexit less likely.
French MPs vote through Brexit law to protect Britons As expected the National Assembly has voted through a law giving the government powers to create new laws by order to deal with Brexit ā and it aims at protecting Britonsā rights, including for fonctionnaires .
'No-deal' Brexit less likely as MPs given more power A no-deal Brexit is less likely after an amendment was voted through yesterday giving more power to MPs to decide what to do if the draft withdrawal agreement is voted down next week.
French MPs in new bid to ban smacking Country is one of only six in EU not to have an anti-smacking law
Campaigners call for Brexit rights deal, not no-deal Campaigners in Westminster yesterday urged the British government to guarantee all of the citizensā rights part of the Brexit deal negotiated so far and ask the EU to do the same ā so there can be an āarticle 50ā deal on this aspect as a minimum.
Major push for Brexit rights ring-fencing today A cross-party group of British MPs ā and French senator Olivier Cadic ā are joining campaigners in a bid to obtain āring-fencingā of citizensā rights after Brexit in Westminster today.
Last chance to support bid for Britons' rights Campaigners for British people in other EU countries are making a last appeal to Britons to support a bid to protect their rights after Brexit.
EU MEPs vote against plastic is āhuge step forwardā The European Parliament has successfully voted in a directive that will ban the use of single-use plastic by 2021, in a move that has been dubbed āan absolutely enormous step forwardā.
MP demands law banning accent discrimination A day after far-left MP Jean-Luc MĆ©lenchon mocked a journalist's Toulouse accent, an LREM MP proposes an anti-discrimination law
