EU Parliament passes controversial Return Hubs regulation opposed by France
Electrical fire in Marseille halts key SNCF routes, cascading delays across southeast France
Final day of G7 security gridlock around Évian; Haute-Savoie traffic bulletin extended to 20:00
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Strike forces Dunkirk LNG terminal to declare force majeure, diverting ship traffic along French coast
A CGT-led strike shut down France’s Dunkirk LNG import hub on 17 June, forcing a force-majeure declaration and diverting gas carriers to other European ports. The stoppage poses supply-chain and transport-route headaches for companies operating in northern France.
French Parliament Set to Prolong Administrative Detention for Irregular Migrants Deemed Dangerous
The French National Assembly is expected to finalise a law today extending the maximum length of administrative detention for certain irregular migrants from 90 to 210 days. The bill targets foreigners convicted of serious crimes or terrorism and judged to pose an ongoing threat. Business-immigration practitioners face a tougher enforcement environment and should audit compliance for foreign staff.