We kick off this week looking at the Féte du Travail on May 1st. Is it still a significant, symbolic day for workers in France or is it just regarded as a bonus day off?

We also look at the big upcoming change for passport checks in Europe. It's called EES and it's almost certain to cause lots of travel issues, which is why we try and answer some of the important questions our readers have about it.

And... we also look at how France plans to take better care of its elderly population, whether the French government could impose bans on screen time for kids and what exactly is an “integration contract" when it comes to visas or residency permits in France.

Host Ben McPartland is joined this week by The Local France's fountains of knowledge and sound advice, Emma Pearson, Gen Mansfield and politics expert John Lichfield.

Further reading:

• What will EES passport system mean for foreigners living in Europe?
• How France plans to protect kids from too much screen time
• New immigration law: who has to take integration courses in France?
• How will France's free-flow autoroute toll booths work for foreign vehicles?
• 'Ageing well': What is France's new law to protect the elderly and carers?

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