From school uniform experiments to a cigarette tax, via the French politicians who are ruining August by insisting on talking about politics, our weekly newsletter looks at the latest news and talking points from France.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Sat 8 Aug 2026 09:06 CET
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Shops, cafes and bars closing for August is a fine French tradition. Photo: the Local
From school uniform experiments to a cigarette tax, via the French politicians who are ruining August by insisting on talking about politics, our weekly newsletter looks at the latest news and talking points from France.
Trying to get anything done in France in August can be frustrating as the country shifts into holiday modes and shops and offices…
Future heatwaves, where water restrictions are in place, ways to say ‘thank you’, and what we know about France’s social media ban
You might have heard that everything closes down in August in France - in truth that's a slight exaggeration, but you will still…
The women’s Tour de France gets under way, there’s a little good news for savers, property tax bills start arriving, your phone…
Most of France has emerged from its third heatwave in just two months, with temperatures finally easing across most of the…
A major update to parental leave rules, schools break up for summer, bac and brevet results come out, new requirements for new…
