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Government News Update for February 18th: Regulated Electricity Tariffs, Offshore Wind Power, Digital Citizenship, and Francophonie Regulated Electricity Tariffs The government has announced a 15% increase in regulated electricity tariffs for households starting in April 2023. The goal is to cover the rising costs of energy production and distribution. Vulnerable households will receive support measures … Read more

Everything you need to know about the Crit’Air sticker The Crit’Air sticker is a mandatory environmental sticker that must be displayed on all vehicles driving in Paris and other French cities. The sticker indicates the vehicle’s emissions level and allows authorities to restrict access to certain areas during periods of high pollution. What is the … Read more

Colloquium “From Training to Action: Theoretical, Pedagogical and Practical Challenges” Thursday April 10, 2025 Introduction On April 10, 2025. The Ministry of Economy will host a colloquium entitled “From Training to Action: Theoretical, Pedagogical and Practical Challenges.” This colloquium will bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss the challenges of designing and implementing effective … Read more

FRANCE MEUBLES Ordered to Cease Misleading Commercial Practices and Clearly Label Furniture Composition On February 18, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced that FRANCE MEUBLES, a furniture retailer, has been ordered to halt deceptive commercial practices regarding the origin of its products and to clearly indicate the composition of its furniture on … Read more

AI in Public Procurement: Experimentation Launched by DAE On February 18, 2025, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance announced the launch of an experimentation program to explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in public procurement. The program is being led by the Directorate of Public Procurement (DAE). Objectives of the Experimentation The main … Read more

How Does the Malus Tax on Polluting Vehicles Work? The malus tax is a tax levied on the purchase of new or used vehicles that emit a high level of CO2. The amount of the tax is determined based on the vehicle’s CO2 emissions and its weight. The malus tax is intended to discourage the … Read more

What is the Green Economy? The green economy is a model of economic development that aims to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. It is based on the idea that we can create a more prosperous and equitable future by investing in clean energy, green infrastructure, and sustainable practices. The green economy has the potential … Read more

Calculating Your Income Tax in France Based on the Income Tax Scale Introduction On February 18, 2025, the French government’s official economic website, economie.gouv.fr, published an article titled “How to Calculate Your Tax Based on the Income Tax Scale?”. This article provides detailed guidance on calculating income tax using the current tax brackets and rates. … Read more

France Implements New Labeling Requirements for Meat Origin [Paris, France] – February 18, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy has announced new labeling requirements for meat products, effective immediately. These measures aim to provide consumers with clearer information about the origin of their food. Requirement for Origin Labels All prepackaged meat products sold in … Read more