France’s new immigration-asylum code takes effect, aligning with EU Migration Pact
Paris and Rabat end visa freeze as French PM Lecornu visits Morocco
Storm alerts force 20 % flight cut at Paris-Orly; delays expected at CDG
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Groupe ADP traffic data shows Paris airports flatlining; growth forecast trimmed
Paris-Aéroport handled 51.6 million passengers in the first half of 2026, up a marginal 0.5 %, prompting operator Groupe ADP to halve its full-year growth outlook. Weak long-haul demand and slot limitations at Orly underline ongoing capacity pressures for business travellers and air-cargo planners.
‘Livret du citoyen’ updated: new integration guide for naturalisation applicants
On 16 July, the Interior Ministry published an updated Livret du citoyen, detailing civic-knowledge expectations and new community-participation criteria for foreign residents seeking French nationality. The handbook clarifies counting rules for overseas assignments and will be used by prefectures with immediate effect, prompting companies to re-coach applicants.
SNCF Connect advises splitting tickets as some international itineraries vanish from booking engine
SNCF Connect’s FAQ, updated on 15 July, reveals that bookings for many multi-segment international rail trips are temporarily disabled due to IT compatibility issues. Travellers must buy the foreign portion of their journey separately, complicating expense, after-sales and duty-of-care processes for companies that rely on seamless rail itineraries.
Paris region kicks off summer works: RER C shut between Austerlitz and western suburbs from 15 July
Starting 15 July, all RER C trains between Paris-Austerlitz and the western suburbs are suspended for six weeks, part of extensive summer engineering works also affecting several metro lines. The closure lengthens commutes, disrupts tourist flows to Versailles and forces companies to adapt travel and logistics plans.
UK issues fresh Bastille Day travel advisory for Paris metro closures and traffic restrictions
UK authorities updated their France travel advice on 15 July 2026, flagging residual road closures and Métro/RER station shutdowns in Paris following Bastille Day events. Travellers should allow extra time, follow police-prefecture announcements and ensure insurance coverage. The notice highlights France’s heightened security posture, relevant for all business visitors.
Advance Passenger Information now compulsory for UK-bound rail trips, SNCF Connect confirms
From 15 July 2026, Eurostar passengers must submit Advance Passenger Information before travelling between France and the UK, according to an SNCF Connect update. The rule brings rail into line with airline security standards and adds a new compliance step for corporate travel managers.