France

Moldovan citizens living in France will be able to exchange their Moldovan driver’s licenses for French ones from March 1 this year without taking exams, reports Logos Press.

The French real estate market has started to recover a bit. After a sluggish start, by the end of 2025, it has rocked within 7-8%. However, we are talking only about the buying and selling segment: the rental market is still in crisis, according to Logos Press.

From February 8, 2026, France will officially suspend the import and sale on its territory of certain food products produced outside the EU if they are found to contain residues of five active substances not approved in the European Union, Logos Press reported.

According to the French authorities, the US policy actually assigns the status of an EU vassal, and France’s membership in NATO exposes the country to risks and may drag it into conflicts, Logos Press reported citing RBC.

Young specialists from France will be able to volunteer in companies in Moldova, live here during their internship, gain real experience and strengthen economic ties between the two countries, Logos Press reports.

In 2026, France will change the procedure for obtaining a long-term residence permit, residence card or citizenship as part of a migration policy reform to integrate foreigners into the country’s social and legal environment, Logos Press reported.

The EU may soon introduce tough measures against China, including duties, if Beijing does not respond to Europe’s trade claims, French President Emmanuel Macron said. He called the situation critical for the European industry, – Logos Press reports with reference to RBC.

The cumulative effect of the EU countries from the introduction of a wealth tax could amount to 67 billion euros and help to solve the problem of budget deficit of many states, – reports Logos Press.

International rating agency Fitch has downgraded France’s long-term credit rating from AA to A+ amid the country’s budgetary and political crisis – Logos Press reports.