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Over 200 candidates withdraw before second round of voting – France election as it happened

Around 130 are members of left-wing New Popular Front with more than 80 from Macron camp

The Guardian - UK

France reforms strike rules for air traffic controllers after year of turbulence

New rules governing air traffic controllers' right to strike in France were signed into law on Friday, marking the end of a turbulent year for the aviation transport sector.

Radio France Internationale

Jubilation in Paris as sleeper train from Berlin resumes service after nine-year break

Exclusive: ‘We have to demonstrate this is attractive, this is affordable, this is available,’ says French transport minister

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Berlin to Paris night train runs for first time in almost a decade

‘Berlin link’ journey hailed as milestone moment in rise of cleaner alternatives to air travel in Europe

The Guardian - UK

France targets public transport in campaign to stamp out violence against women

Rallies, marches and other ceremonies will be held across France on Saturday, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Radio France Internationale

Storm Ciarán: Seven people killed and dozens injured in Europe

Torrential rain and 200km/h winds force schools to close and airlines and train companies to halt services

The Guardian - UK

France to pour €200m into more charging stations for electric cars

France will add an extra 200 million euros to accelerate the development of electric charging terminals across the country, Transport Minister Clément Beaune announced on Friday.

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France to deploy sniffer dogs to inspect train seats for bedbugs

Public transport including Paris Métro will be checked despite minister’s denial of bedbug outbreak

The Guardian - UK

France to launch German-style cut-price monthly rail pass

Pass will cost about €49 a month and allow users unlimited travel on TER regional trains and intercity trains

The Guardian - UK

To scoot or not to scoot? That is the question facing Parisians

Paris residents are voting Sunday on whether to banish free-floating electric scooters from the capital's streets in what would be a world-first for a major city. Already this week, the French government increased the minimum age for users of the devices from 12 to 14, boosting fines for their misuse.

Radio France Internationale

France and Germany to give 60,000 free train tickets to young people this summer

Scheme aims to encourage travel and ‘build a cultural exchange’

The Independent UK

Rush to ‘save’ holidays as French rail bosses negotiate with striking controllers

The French government is pressuring the rail company SNCF to come to an agreement with controllers, or ticket inspectors, who are asking for better recognition of their work. Not backed by unions, the inspectors are threatening to strike again next weekend, over New Year’s

Radio France Internationale

French transport minister attempts to allay fears over Christmas holiday strikes

Transport Minister Clément Beaune has told French media "there will be trains, there will be planes," for Christmas, despite strike threats by air and rail operators for the festive holiday season.

Radio France Internationale

French transport minister pressures SNCF to cap ticket price hikes

France's transport minister has called on the SNCF rail network to implement a "price shield" for train tickets as they are set to rise in 2023 due to the explosion in energy costs.

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French government ready to 'intervene' to break fuel depot strike

The French government has called for the immediate lifting of fuel depot blockage and has threatened to intervenue to break the deadlock. This as workers from TotalEnergies and Esso-Exxon Mobil pursue their strike action for better salaries.

The Guardian - UK

Travel chaos is ‘the new normal’ after Brexit, British tourists are warned

Anger over lack of cash for Dover upgrade as Tory candidates try to blame France for delays

France 24

After losing the majority, can Macron strike a deal with opposition parties?

In his first public remarks since parliamentary elections deprived his governing coalition of a majority, French President Emmanuel Macron called on France’s reinvigorated opposition blocs to come up with solutions to the political impasse in a televised address on Wednesday. But opposition forces on both the left and right have…

The Guardian - UK

Macron’s Europe minister braces for make-or-break Paris election

Clément Beaune is standing in key seat against leftwing alliance candidate as French president tries to win parliamentary majority

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The Independent UK

French duel: Macron vs Le Pen fight for presidency

With the first round of the French presidential elections out of the way, the duel starts afresh for incumbent centrist Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen

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