Latest news in France? September 5th, 2026
05-09-2026
- UN Security Council Presidency: France officially assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of September 2026, centering its agenda on ongoing crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, alongside pushing for reforms regarding permanent members’ veto powers during mass atrocities. us.diplomatie.gouv.fr
- Diplomatic Talks in London: Following bilateral defence agreements signed with Sweden in late August, President Emmanuel Macron concluded high-level talks in the United Kingdom regarding small-boat migration enforcement along the Channel and joint defense supply lines. GOV.UK
- Mandatory Electronic Invoicing Rollout: As of early September 2026, France officially entered the first phase of its nationwide B2B e-invoicing reform. All French companies are now required to be capable of receiving electronic invoices through approved partner platforms (Plateformes de Dématérialisation Partenaires), with large and mid-sized enterprises required to issue them electronically. Comarch
- Back-to-School Policy Shifts: With the beginning of the academic school year (la rentrée), French schools have put into effect tightened restrictions on smartphone usage across secondary establishments, coinciding with broader discussions around school governance and student welfare. The Guardian