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Olivier Becht, new Deputy Minister for French Nationals Abroad Following the presidential and parliamentary elections in April and June 2022, the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, announced the composition of the new French government on 4th July 2022. Among others, the Alsatian Olivier Becht was appointed Minister for French Nationals Abroad. Minister for Europe...

Results of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union From 1st January to 30th June 2022, France held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. On July 1st, 2022, it handed over the presidency to the Czech Republic, which will hold it for the next six months. In the context...

Frédéric Petit, new MEP for French citizens abroad The parliamentary elections in France also renewed the mandates of the Deputies of the French resident outside of France. Frédéric Petit was re-elected MP for the Seventh constituency of French residents overseas (Central and Eastern Europe). Following the constitutional amendment of 23rd July 2008, which introduced representation...

The ID card gets a new format Anyone who has recently renewed their ID card may have noticed that it now looks different. The large blue card has become white and the size of a bank card, with an electronic chip. Why has this changed? And how is this new ID card different? Since March...

The location of the city of Freiburg, which is near the border with France, enables a multitude of options for binational exchange and cooperation across different areas. One of the most interesting and diverse initiatives takes place within the field of education.

University programmes, markets and pétanque: the diverse partnership between Aix-en-Provence and Tübingen The 60-year partnership between Tübingen and Aix-en-Provence has successfully stood the test of time. The agreement, signed in 1960, aims for close cooperation in the fields of culture and cultural heritage. The two university cities are the setting for a diverse and sometimes...

Enterprise Europe Network: local companies are looking for international opportunities The Enterprise Europe Network is an information and advice centre that was created in 2008 by the European Commission. With this framework, 3,000 experts from 60 different countries support SMEs who wish to develop international business and project partnerships. The network relies on local branches,...

The ‘EuroRegion Alsace’, an administrative renaissance of Alsace It is a small revolution that would take place in Alsace on 1st January 2021. It is true that the two departments of Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin is united in a joint ‘Collectivité européenne d’Alsace’ (CeA). This community takes over the responsibility of the two departments and gains...

Arte.tv: the new, European and free platform Finally some good news in these difficult times: the streaming platform of the Franco-German television broadcaster Arte.tv offers free European TV series to the public. They are provided in the original language (with subtitles). It is the ideal opportunity to discover the great classics of the various genres...