FOREIGN WORKERS IN FRANCE
France eases job-loss rules for foreign workers, cuts residence permit processing time
France has introduced significant immigration changes from October 30, 2026, giving foreign workers more time to find new jobs after unemployment and reducing residence permit processing timelines. Under the revised rules, Temporary Worker permit holders get three months to secure new employment, while EU Blue Card holders get six months without immediately losing their residence status.
Tryst with hyperpolitics: CJP won’t determine Gen Z’s political future, how opposition parties harness its energy will
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) reflects a shift towards hyperpolitics in India amid ongoing youth protests. As traditional political parties mobilise against the Election Commission, CJP remains an independent and amorphous entity without formal structure. This model captures fleeting moments of youth anger but lacks sustainability due to minimal institutional support. Observers note that CJP's successes are often propelled by established political parties' organizational efforts.
Indian Embassy reiterates Saudi Arabia's alert of potential danger in Eastern Province
Saudi Civil Defence has alerted citizens in the Eastern Province about a potential danger and issued safety advisories. Indian Embassy has supported this alert by urging citizens to follow official instructions carefully. Citizens are advised to stay indoors and avoid open areas until the situation is deemed safe. Drivers receiving warning messages should pull over safely and avoid high-risk areas.
India joins US, 13 economies in joint statement to address global excess capacity after G20 meeting
India, along with the United States and 13 other economies, has signed a joint statement aiming to address structural excess capacity. The participating economies emphasized the importance of eliminating non-market policies that distort economic conditions. They acknowledged the growing challenges posed by excess capacity in manufacturing sectors, which hinders market-based investments. The countries committed to cooperating and sharing information to mitigate the negative impacts on trade and jobs.
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcome
Thailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan, Phuket and Koh Samui. Locals fear foreign investors and businesses are reshaping communities, driving up property prices and pushing residents out.
Trump's pressure on NATO is reshaping Europe's defences. Will it break the alliance?
European nations are increasing defence spending and exploring alternatives to American military technology. This shift is happening as doubts grow about the durability of United States support for NATO. While allies have met spending demands, uncertainty about future US troop presence has persisted. Further, Russia's actions have tested NATO unity and European defence capabilities.
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EU to hit back at Russia after drone attack as Germany probes new sabotage cases
European Union members urged new sanctions against Russia after a drone attack. Germany blamed Moscow for the incident, calling it hybrid warfare. Two sabotage cases also occurred in Germany within twenty-four hours. Authorities are investigating vandalism at a substation and damaged power lines. These events coincide with upcoming elections and rising political tensions.
Nepal Flash Floods: India, US, China and which other countries have the most citizens missing
Nepal flash floods and landslides have left at least 2,478 people missing and at least 586 dead along the Nepal-Tibet border. Indian, American, Australian, Chinese and other foreign nationals are among those unaccounted for. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as authorities update the figures. The Nepal flood disaster has affected tourists, workers and local residents across the region.
No points system, no French job offer: What Indians need to know about France’s Profession Libérale visa
France’s Profession Libérale visa allows eligible Indian freelancers, consultants and business owners to move to France without a French job offer or employer sponsor. Here’s a look at its key benefits, financial requirements, application process and rules for long-term residence and family members.
US, allies warn North Korean IT workers funding country's weapons program
The United States and eleven allies issued a joint alert on Friday. Companies are warned against employing North Korean IT workers. These workers remotely earn income to fund Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program. The alert highlights the use of false identities by these skilled workers. This action aims to disrupt funding for North Korea's missile development.
France eases EU Blue Card rules for skilled workers
France has eased its EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers. Professionals with three years of experience can now qualify without a degree for certain jobs. Employment contracts can be as short as six months. Existing EU Blue Card holders can move to France more easily. New provisions allow short-term work.
International students made up half of France’s new immigrants in 2025
France saw a significant increase in immigration during 2025. Student arrivals and humanitarian permits drove this growth. Economic migration, however, experienced a downturn. The number of foreign residents in France now stands at 4.5 million. Deportations also saw an uptick. The Ministry of the Interior noted a shift towards humanitarian and student entries.
India, EU seal landmark mobility pact; Indian professionals, students set to benefit
India and the European Union have signed a comprehensive mobility pact, opening new avenues for Indian students, workers, and professionals in Europe. This landmark agreement, the first of its kind for the EU with any partner, aims to facilitate safe and regular migration, support skill development, and ease the movement of highly skilled individuals and seasonal workers.
UK is facing an uphill battle to attract foreign skilled workers
High-wage foreign workers are increasingly avoiding the UK in favor of countries like France and the Netherlands, despite UK government efforts to attract skilled migrants. Data from the first half of the year shows that only 20% of clicks on British job postings from abroad were for high-wage positions, a lower proportion than in most other advanced economies.
French airport worker unions call for strike week before Paris Olympics
Paris airport unions strike before Paris Olympics over bonuses, criticising Groupe ADP's selective payout. Potential disruptions at Charles de Gaulle and Orly, affecting 350,000 daily visitors and athlete arrivals. Tony Estanguet seeks a "truce". Unions demand 1,000 new staff, extra pay for summer holiday work, and new terminal for oversized baggage. CEO Augustin de Romanet to step down post-Olympics.
France's 'talent passport': All about the four-year visa for highly-skilled foreign workers
France's 'talent passport' allows non-EU nationals who show promise for significant contributions to France's economy or culture, including highly qualified researchers, artists, and individuals distinguished in science, literature, arts, academia, education, or sports, to live and work in France for an initial four-year period.
France pledges 5 mn euros to Morocco aid efforts
On Sunday, the head of a French rescue charity said Moroccan authorities were preventing its teams, which were ready to provide emergency aid, from entering the country. Arnaud Fraisse, head of the Secouristes sans Frontieres organisation, told the France Inter broadcaster that aid workers had hoped to get on a flight to Morocco on Sunday.
Poland is welcoming these foreign workers
Poland's population is shrinking and experiencing a labor shortage, which requires the hiring of foreign labor, including workers from Asia, despite the country's tough stand against migrants seeking work. This situation creates a contradiction between the imperatives of politics, which favors limiting foreign immigration, and economics, which requires labor movement to sustain industries.
France is mulling a new residency permit for foreigners to ease labour shortages
The French reform comes at a time when other European countries are also loosening immigration rules to deal with labour market pressures, although it is a particularly sensitive subject in France.
Govt assesses impact of US, Australian visa curbs on Indians
The Malcolm Turnbull government had announced that Australia would replace the popular 457 visa category with two separate merit-based professional visa programmes.
Indo-Japan Social Security pact to come into force on October 1
Besides benefiting the professionals in each other's country, the pact will provide for cooperation in areas of labour market expansion, employment facilitation and orderly migration.
Immigration debate masks benefits to EU's top economies
An unemployed builder sits on the pavement, begging for small change next to a slogan saying "EU policy at work - British workers are hit hard by unlimited cheap labour".
Ensure PF compliance on foreign workers: EPFO to field offices
EPFO has asked field offices to prepare a list of such employees and submit a compliance report every three months.
France strikes costing up to $557 mn per day
France's massive strikes are costing the national economy up to euro400 million ($557 million) each day, the French finance minister said on Monday as workers continued to block oil refineries and trash incinerators to protest a plan to raise the retirement age to 62.
India to sign SSA before Indians working abroad are 'international workers': EPFO
An Indian employee working abroad will be treated as an international worker by the organisation only if India has signed a social security agreement with the country where he works.
Expats' PF sop won't come into effect yet
Expats from France, Belgium and Germany will have to continue making provident fund deposits to EPFO, just like expat from any other non-signatory country.
Submit foreign hands list to EPFO, industry told
Domestic companies have been asked to divulge details of their foreign employees to the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Air France head warns of zero growth, shares plunge
Shares in Franco-Dutch airline Air France-KLM plunged more than 10 per cent on Thursday after its chairman warned of three years of zero growth.
Sarkozy will be back, Carla in tow
French president Nicolas Sarkozy is not quite done with India. He plans to visit again, as soon as possible, this time accompanied by girlfriend Carla Bruni.
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