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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has branded French plans to impose a €40 fee on foreigners working in the country on a temporary basis, “protectionist”.

Due to come into force on 1 January 2018, the fee will be levied on workers providing services in France by companies ...

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  • Adriaan Groenendijk

    May 17, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    And some people still wonder why there is a growing scepticism towards the European Union if and when a seperate members can do what they please on international matters.

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