Taxes in France play a crucial role in funding essential public services and government initiatives. The revenue from taxes supports key areas such as education, healthcare, public security, and infrastructure.
France will switch to winter time on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 3:00 a.m., with clocks moving back by one hour. Since 1998, the dates of time changes have been harmonised within the European Union.
On October 1st, during his general policy address to the National Assembly, new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced a 2% increase in the minimum wage (SMIC)
The rent subsidy from French government known as Personalized Housing Aid (APL from CAF) is adjusted every October 1st.
The Indian community in France is diverse and active, with people from various parts of India and French overseas territories. Various social media forums on Facebook, WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. across France help the diaspora to communicate with each other.