French National Assembly Approves €2 Tax on Small Parcels from Outside EU to Boost Product Safety
France's National Assembly approved a €2 tax on small parcels from outside the EU to finance enhanced product safety checks starting January 2026.
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French customs begin comprehensive inspections of all Shein packages arriving at Paris airport amid legal actions over non-compliant and illegal items.
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France's public deficit remains high, contrasting sharply with recovery in other Eurozone countries after Covid.
Rising Interest Rates Challenge France Amid Political Instability
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