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- Recherche/Innovation
French public research stands out in Europe
Published on 22 October 2026, a study by the European Patent Office (EPO) highlights the leading role of French public research in European innovation.
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- Legal
Increase in the French Minimum Wage (SMIC) as of 1 December 2026
The French Governement announced on november 9 2026 a 1.6% increase in the minimum Wage ( SMIC) effective from 1 December 2026, one month ahead of the annual adjustement in...
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- Legal
Focus : Foreign investment screening
A decree dated 30 July 2026 extends the scope of the 10% threshold under France’s foreign investment screening (IEF) regime to certain French companies listed on regulated...
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- Legal
EU social security coordination: what changes for worker mobility?
On 28th September 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted a new regulation on the coordination of national social security systems within the EU.
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- Tech
The French Tech 2030 cohort of 2026 announced
The French Tech 2030 program supports France’s most innovative start-ups and scale-ups in strategic sectors of the future.
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- Legal
2027 Social Security Financing Bill
On 1st October 2026, the French Government presented the Social Security Financing Bill (PLFSS) for 2027. The bill sets out the Social Security spending targets and financing...
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- Industrial land
13 new “turnkey” sites
At the 36th Intercommunalités de France Convention, Minister for Industry Sébastien Martin announced the designation of 13 new “turnkey” industrial sites.
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- Economic
2027 Finance Bill
On 1 October 2026, the French Government presented its Finance Bill for 2027.
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- Legal
E-invoicing
As of 1 September 2026, all companies established in France and subject to VAT must be able to receive invoices electronically, regardless of their size.
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- Education/Formation
Shanghai Ranking 2026
With 27 institutions ranked among the world's top 1,000 universities, France ranks 10th globally in terms of the number of institutions represented in the 2026 Shanghai Ranking.
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