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France: Rental regulations, tax deadlines & social aid

32 clusters · 102 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: France implements new unified tax on vacant housing

France’s housing and fiscal landscape is undergoing significant regulatory shifts regarding energy efficiency and vacancy taxation. Under the Climate and Resilience Law, rent increases are prohibited for properties with

France 2026 forest fire emergency and reconstruction

10 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Gironde wildfire extinguished after burning 42,000 hectares

By late July 2026, the French government reported that widespread forest fires were generally under control due to stabilizing weather patterns following an unprecedented heatwave. Since the start of the year, France rec

French income tax and withholding mechanisms

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: France income tax: second installment due October 26, 2026

The French withholding tax system operates through specific mechanisms for employees and obligations for employers. Employees can select between a personalized rate based on household income, an individualized rate for p

French local authorities biodiversity summit boycott

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Local authorities protest funding losses and budget cuts

The association Départements de France has announced a boycott of the 2026 Biodiversity Summits (Assises de la biodiversité) and the National Summits for Sensitive Natural Areas. Led by president François Sauvadet, local

France tax refunds, filing & e‑invoicing 2026

27 clusters · 125 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: France implements mandatory electronic invoicing reform

The French tax administration is executing several 2026 measures. Income-tax refunds for approximately 12.6 million households are being processed in two waves, with payments scheduled for 24 July and 31 July. These refu

French income tax settlement and property tax updates

4 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: France income tax collection affects 13.8 million households

The settlement period for 2026 income tax balance payments in France commenced on September 25. This collection operation, managed by the Direction générale des finances publiques (DGFiP), affects approximately 13.8 mill

ZeroBytes cyberattacks on French government infrastructure

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: France tax administration hit by major cyberattack

The hacking group ZeroBytes has conducted a series of coordinated cyberattacks against French government infrastructure throughout late 2026. In late August, the group targeted the ‘Zéro Logement Vacant’ platform, takin

French taxation and 2027 budget developments

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: France announces 2027 income tax scale adjustments

French fiscal policy is undergoing significant shifts as the government prepares the 2027 budget. To prevent a mechanical increase in taxation, the government has confirmed it will not freeze the income tax scale for 202

French survivor rights and inheritance laws

9 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: France permits posthumous marriage under strict legal conditions

Legal frameworks in France govern the rights and benefits of surviving spouses regarding both pensions and inheritance. Survivor pensions, known as ‘pension de réversion’, are not automatically granted; beneficiaries mus

French tax authority and FICOBA data breach

7 clusters · 149 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: CNIL announces audits of French tax and identity agencies after major data breaches

In mid-August 2026, the French General Directorate of Public Finances (DGFiP) confirmed a series of cyberattacks occurring throughout the summer. The most significant breach, occurring between late June and early July, w

Belgium semiconductor industrial espionage investigation

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Belgium detains researcher for suspected semiconductor espionage

Belgian authorities are investigating allegations of industrial espionage involving advanced semiconductor technology. A 52-year-old former senior researcher at BelGaN, a manufacturer of gallium nitride semiconductors, w