AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVisa Costs & Travel Planning: France has published official fees for five visa types (Schengen, long-stay, airport transit, adopted child, and short-stay) and cut costs for children aged 6–12 on selected visas, while some family members of French citizens may be exempt. Justice Review in Réunion: France’s justice ministry is re-examining tens of thousands of sexual-violence complaints against minors, including in Réunion where 1,050 of 1,392 cases have been reviewed so far, with priority cases flagged for faster follow-up. Cross-Border Crime: Two Irish nationals were jailed after allegedly smuggling about €760,000 worth of cannabis into Réunion via Roland Garros Airport, with customs finding 38kg in their luggage. Indo-Pacific Security: France’s Pacific Command says it had advance notice of China’s SLBM launch and frames it as a nuclear deterrence test, underlining France’s role as a resident Pacific power. Local Business & Trade Links: A French ambassador in Bangladesh pushed for a “level playing field” and reciprocity to deepen cooperation with Bangladesh’s growing economy.
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