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Digitizing Public Procurement: How Does It Work? Introduction Public procurement is a critical aspect of government operations, involving the acquisition of goods, services, and works necessary for public services. Traditionally, public procurement has been conducted through manual, paper-based processes, which can be time-consuming, inefficient, and prone to errors. Digitization of public procurement aims to address … Read more

Essential Sites: Latest News Published on January 15, 2025, at 5:36 PM Introduction The French Ministry of Economy and Finance (economie.gouv.fr) has announced new developments related to its Essential Sites initiative. Essential Sites are designated as critical infrastructure for France’s digital economy and are subject to specific regulations to ensure their security and resilience. Updates … Read more

All You Need to Know About Meal Vouchers as an Employee Meal vouchers are a popular benefit offered by employers in France to help employees cover the cost of their meals. They can be used at a variety of restaurants, cafes, and other food service establishments. How do meal vouchers work? Meal vouchers are typically … Read more

3rd edition of Tourism Professions Week: applications for certification are open From March 6 to 12, 2023, the tourism professions will be celebrated during the third edition of Tourism Professions Week. This event, initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and organized by Atout France, aims to promote and enhance the diversity of tourism professions and … Read more

Regulated Savings: Livret A and LEP Rates to Decrease on February 1, 2025 Paris, January 15, 2025 – The French government has announced a decrease in the interest rates for the Livret A and the Livret d’Épargne Populaire (LEP) savings accounts, effective February 1, 2025. The new rates will be as follows: Livret A: 3% … Read more

I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information and cannot provide details on the news item mentioned. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to official government sources or reputable news outlets. Parcoursup 2025 : les inscriptions ouvrent mercredi 15 janvier The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google … Read more

2024: Towards Even More Effective Government Communication January 14, 2025 In line with the government’s continuous efforts to improve communication with the public, Prime Minister has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of government communication in 2024. Objectives of the Initiative: Improve the clarity and accessibility of government information Strengthen public trust … Read more

François Bayrou’s General Policy Statement: Key Points On January 14, 2025, François Bayrou, the High Commissioner for Planning, delivered his General Policy Statement before the French Parliament. The statement outlined the government’s priorities and proposed measures for the coming years. Main Objectives Bayrou’s statement focused on four main objectives for the government: Economic recovery and … Read more

How does the taxation of electricity and gas work? Electricity and gas are taxed in France through various taxes and contributions. The main taxes are the TICFE (Internal Consumption Tax on Energy Products) and the CTA (Carbon Tax). TICFE The TICFE is a tax on the consumption of energy products, including electricity and gas. The … Read more

What to Do in Case of a Dispute with a Service Provider Anyone using goods and services may face a dispute with one or more service providers during their lifetime. These disputes can have various causes: Refusal to perform the service Poor execution of the service Overcharging Disputes over payment terms, etc. Whatever the reason, … Read more