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France is preparing a new collection system for social contributions owed by micro-entrepreneurs working through digital platforms. Service-Public says platforms will withhold these contributions at source from 2027, while some are introducing the change early, from 2026. The notice sets out the timetable for this administrative transition.
France has temporarily revalued by 3.2% the mileage-allowance scale applying to travel by State personnel, effective 1 June 2026. Service-Public says the adjustment responds to higher fuel prices. It concerns public agents’ travel and is temporary. The official description therefore presents a time-limited measure rather than a permanent revision.
France’s new craft-activity classification will take effect on 1 January 2027. The NAFA system identifies and organizes activities covered by the country’s craft sector, taking account of manual practices and craft production. An official Service-Public guide explains that all French artisans will need to use the new codes and prepare for the change.
France’s Agriculture Ministry describes an electronic format for the register that professional users of plant-protection products must keep. The ministry says each use must be recorded, in line with Article 67 of EU Regulation 1107/2009. The change offers a digital way to document pesticide use, without asserting wider environmental effects.
France’s Agriculture Ministry has created its first thesis awards, recognizing work in agronomic and veterinary research. The prizes were presented during the ministry’s inaugural Doctoral Students’ Day, an event led by Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard. The initiative gives emerging researchers a formal platform within the country’s public agricultural and veterinary research community.
France’s Agriculture Ministry has reviewed the first seven months of its action plan to strengthen women’s place in farming. The initial steering committee assessed implementation of 41 measures across six areas and set next steps. The official update offers an early, structured check on progress toward greater gender inclusion in agriculture.
Ghana closed 2025 with 276.7 MW of installed solar capacity, including 183.1 MW from utility-scale projects, 86 MW from distributed systems and 7.6 MW from home installations. The national plan now targets another 852 MW of utility-scale solar by 2030.
Cameroon has asked 5,971 public workers to clarify their employment status by 31 October 2026. Their September and October salaries will be held by the Treasury during the review. The step follows the earlier removal of 6,936 workers from the public payroll, which the government said saved about CFA30 billion.
From September, pupils in years 4 and 5 at Welsh maintained primary schools will begin receiving at least 20 hours of swimming and water-safety lessons. The programme is part of a commitment by the Welsh Government; the source does not yet report outcomes or participation beyond the covered pupil years and school sector.
From 1 October 2026, France’s regulatory lease templates will change for unfurnished and furnished homes, as well as shared housing under a single lease. A decree published in the Official Journal on 7 July adds provisions including a termination clause for unpaid rent or an unpaid security deposit, plus new information about housing occupancy.
France’s official Service Public website provides an interactive map covering the entire country. It shows fuel prices and station availability in real time, helping people compare nearby prices and check whether a station has the fuel they need.
Spain’s science ministry is advancing development of a National Cancer Data Node intended to put public science data and capabilities at the service of cancer research. The source does not report that the node is operational or provide details on its data, participating institutions, or research results.
A study examines where tiger mosquitoes tend to hide in cities, providing information intended to help target interventions more effectively. The source describes a research finding and its practical purpose, but does not report that the approach has already reduced mosquito populations or health risks.
The Welsh Government announced the Wales Interim Measures Alarm Grant. The program begins on 1 October 2026 and covers qualifying interim alarm costs in eligible buildings.
Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition, through the Institute for Just Transition and CIUDEN Foundation, has launched a training program for the Coal Tourism Experiences Network. The initiative covers five participating territories: León, Teruel, Córdoba, As Pontes de García Rodríguez in A Coruña, and Asturias’ mining regions. The source reports the launch, not yet its outcomes.
Spain’s Health Ministry has launched a campaign addressing stigma and guilt around abortion. Health Minister Mónica García said that people should not have to demonstrate suffering for their decision to deserve respect. The source does not report the campaign’s reach or outcomes.
Created in 1989, France’s Forest Health Department monitors metropolitan forests, diagnoses health problems, advises forest managers and owners, and tracks pests and emerging threats. Its network carries out 10,000 forest-health observations each year, supporting the protection and quality of France’s metropolitan forests.
France has increased Talents scholarships for 2026–2027. A decree and order dated 7 September 2026 set the new amount and award rules as the Talents plan marks its fifth anniversary. The source does not specify the revised amount or eligibility details.
Since 1 September 2023, France’s Directorate General for Food has been responsible for publishing the registration procedures and the list of registered establishments, excluding primary production, under Regulation (EC) No. 183/2005. The Agriculture Ministry makes this information available on a dedicated webpage.
French micro-enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses that were evacuated or confined and suffered consequences from the fires may access exceptional aid. The measure, created by an August 14 decree, was extended by an amended decree of September 17, 2026.