France has completed another phase of the apostille reform

French municipalities have appointed special representatives who will interact with the High Council of Notaries regarding apostille matters. This is reported by MAIRE INFO.

France Revolutionizes Apostille Procedures

France implemented significant reforms to its apostille procedures, effective January 1, 2025. These changes aim to streamline the process of authenticating French public documents for international use, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.

France to reform apostille procedure

The authority to certify documents with an apostille will be transferred from the courts of appeal to the notary chambers from January 1, 2025. This was reported by La Gazette Du Midi, citing the head of the Toulouse Notary Chamber, Hubert Letignier.

Apostille, legalization and recognition of degrees issued in France

Degrees, certificates and other educational documents issued in France have no legal force abroad. Therefore, an apostille may be required in a number of cases, most notably when enrolling in graduate or post-graduate studies.

France will change the order of legalization and apostille of documents

With a new decree, the Government of France is reforming the procedure for consular legalization of documents and affixing apostille, significantly expanding the powers of the notary.

Germany tightens border controls over COVID-19

German Chancellor Helge Braun warned that Germany is now experiencing "the most dangerous phase of the pandemic," and the third wave of the epidemic threatens to be worse than the second due to a more contagious mutation of the virus.

New restrictions in France in connection with COVID-19

Paris and 15 other French departments have introduced a lockdown for four weeks.

Russia ahead of Europe and China in the ranking of Doing Business

In the new ranking of Doing Business Russia rose from 31 to 28 place, entering the TOP 30 and thus getting ahead of France and China. The leading positions are occupied by New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

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