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France and the EU
Institutions, currency, law and decisions: what Europe changes in France.
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France, Europe & the world
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Understand overseas France
The status, cultures, oceans and realities of territories across several continents.
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UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Identify the institution and territory
France, the European Union, the Council of Europe and overseas territories are not interchangeable frameworks.
Who is making the decision?
For European news, identify the body proposing, negotiating or adopting a measure. A diplomatic statement, announced agreement and applicable rule are different stages. The background guide explains the framework; the official text or release establishes the actual scope.
Keep territorial differences visible
For travel, trade or a procedure, verify the exact territory and relevant framework. Overseas experiences are not simply mainland France relocated. Confirm practical arrangements with the authority or service responsible for that territory.
Institutions, business and time: three separate checks
International questions lead to practical choices: visiting Parliament in Strasbourg, starting a cross-border activity or arranging a Paris–Istanbul meeting. Each has its own check. Parliament entry depends on the visitor offer; owning a business does not automatically settle the right to work in it; an appointment needs a date and time zone. Use these three guides as routes to the responsible institution, not as individual permissions or a substitute for your own dated confirmation.
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01—0901 · France, Europe & world
France in the European Union
Institutions, currency, law and decisions: what Europe changes in France.
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France’s overseas territories
The status, cultures, oceans and realities of territories across several continents.
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Strasbourg
Canals, half-timbered houses and Franco-German culture.
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04 · Business & work
Starting a company in France
From idea to registration, make the right decisions in sequence.
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05 · Society & lifestyles ·
France is back on winter time: check your clocks
Mainland France turned its clocks back this Sunday, 25 October: 03:00 became 02:00. Paris is now on UTC+1. Check manual alarms, international meetings and the local times on your tickets.
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06 · France, Europe & world
French diplomacy and defence
Diplomatic network, armed forces, alliances and instruments of influence.
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07 · Import, export & customs
France–Türkiye trade: products, A.TR and customs
Products traded, the 2025 record, Customs Union, documents and market entry.
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08 · Writers, poets & books ·
Prix Goncourt 2026: original list, withdrawal and key dates
The original 16-book announcement remains as a historical record, with the Académie’s 25 September withdrawal noted. The 6 October checkpoint has passed; the next calendar dates are 27 October and 3 November.
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09 · The story of France ·
Bayeux Tapestry in London: dates, tickets and visitor guide
The work is at the British Museum from 10 September 2026 to 11 July 2027. Charles III and Emmanuel Macron viewed it on 2 September; 2026 tickets are already sold out.
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