The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier told Britain on Wednesday that the sooner it agrees on divorce terms the sooner it can start talks on a future trade deal.
A special Brexit meeting at French parliament heard on Thursday how UK's divorce with the EU could be "cataclysmic" for the rights of Britons in France, but also that there were measures France could take to ease worries.
Frenchman Michel Barnier officially starts work as the European Commission's Brexit negotiator on Saturday in an appointment that British media called a "declaration of war".
British Prime Minister Theresa May is heading to Berlin on Wednesday and Paris on Thursday to start thrashing out the roadmap for Britain's departure from the EU.
Amid fears of a fiscal "race to the bottom" French Finance Minister Michel Sapin on Monday slammed British plans to reduce corporation tax as part of plans to keep attracting foreign investment after last month's Brexit vote.
Brits in France are not waiting around for their politicians to ease their worries, they are taking matters into their own hands to secure their future in the country, which is clouded in uncertainty.
The foreign ministers of Germany and France on Monday called for ambitious steps to strengthen the European Union after Britain's shock vote to leave the bloc.
While those involved in British businesses in France could be forgiven for feeling jittery after Friday's Brexit vote, the official advice is to keep the stiff upper lip and carry on as normal.
Now that Britain has voted to leave the EU, Brits can expect a tougher road if they want to move to France, not least because the fall of the pound has made property a lot more expensive.
French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the EU should act quickly and firmly if Britain votes next week to leave the European Union.
France's postal service La Poste has been forced to inform its branches across the country that they must accept envelopes containing postal votes for the EU referendum. It comes after reports of voters being told to buy stamps.
The right to move around Europe is an incredible privilege. Brits about to vote in their referendum should know that this right is at risk, says The Local's Managing Editor James Savage.
British electoral authorities have a terrible record when it comes to processing overseas ballots. Laura Shields says Brits abroad need to pile on the pressure - now.
Many Brits abroad have the right to vote on Britain's future in the EU. They should use it, David Lidington, British Europe Minister, writes for The Local.
A high court bid to force the British government to change the law that bars long-term expats from voting in the crucial EU referendum has been thrown out by judges.
If you're a pro-EU Brit living abroad, there's plenty you can do to keen Britain 'in', explains Laura Shields from the Brits Abroad: Yes to Europe initiative.
A legal challenge will be launched on Wednesday, which could see voting rights in the Brexit referendum granted to British expats in France who have lived abroad for over 15 years.
Most French people want to follow Britain by holding a referendum on the country's European Union membership, although they would likely vote to remain in the bloc, a British study has shown.
Brits in France and Brexpats everywhere face more uncertainty than most now the EU referendum is looming large, but many complain their views have been completely ignored.
The French president François Hollande heads to the UK on Tuesday with frustrated French diplomats hoping the UK Prime Minister will finally reveal a little more about his much-hyped plans for EU reform.
