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Considerations for Americans Who Want to Move to Europe

Relocating to Europe for retirement or just because could be more complicated than you might think. Here are a few things to think about.

Kiplinger · May 11, 2024

Spanish town aims to minimise racial profiling in police checks

A police force in a Madrid commuter town has become an example to others in Europe on how to prevent institutional racism. Fuenlabrada, where 15 percent of residents are immigrants, has found a model of policing to end discriminatory ID checks, as well as stop and searches. FRANCE 24's Clara…

France 24 · May 11, 2024

Cannes film festival faces strike disruption over seasonal workers’ rights

Group will protest against government’s treatment of freelance workers at festivals across France

The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024

Europe votes: Far right dominates campaign in France

With just a few weeks to go before EU elections, the far right in France is on track for a comfortable win, if the polls are correct. The National Rally only just beat France's ruling party, Renaissance, in the last EU elections in 2019. This time, a wide gap has…

France 24 · May 10, 2024

French imports of Russian fertiliser surge since start of Ukraine war

French imports of fertiliser from Russia have shot up during the Ukraine war – leading to doubts over the government's promise to ensure that France is able to satisfy its own agricultural needs.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2024

Franklin episode 7 recap: France and America lose trust

In Franklin episode 7, Benjamin pushes hard to include France in America's negotiations with Britain, much to Jay and Adam's dismay. Here's what happened.

WhatToWatch · May 10, 2024

Slimane sings for the love of France in war-torn Eurovision contest

After big flops the past two years, France is betting on the well-known Slimane and his song Mon Amour (My Love) bringing everyone together in one of Eurovision's most politicised contests ever.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2024

French catering company gives refugee women a recipe for success

French catering company Bande de Cheffes employs women displaced from their own countries to cook food from around the world. The goal is to make the most of refugees' talents while allowing them to earn their own living.

Radio France Internationale · May 10, 2024

In France, we’ve been desperate for a real alternative to Macron and Le Pen. Finally, he’s here

The June European elections are my first as a French citizen – and they’re in time to vote for the rising star of the left, Raphaël Glucksmann, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024

Departing Georgia Envoy To Francehits Out At Foreign Influence Bill

Georgia's ambassador to France, who has resigned over a bill criticised for mirroring repressive Russian legislation, called for the draft law to be dropped on Friday.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024