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France tells Cameron referendum is 'very risky'

France's foreign minister Laurent Fabius fired a warning to UK Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of his trip to Paris on Thursday, telling him the EU referendum was "very risky" and that Britain would 'certainly' have the most to lose if it left the EU.

European Union

'It's time to talk up what Europe has brought UK'

As a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU looks set to be announced in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday, the President of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce in Paris, Bob Lewis appeals for the pro-European voices to be heard.

European Union

Cameron to visit Paris to push for EU reform

UK Prime Minister David Cameron is to visit Paris next week as part of his charm offensive as he tries to persuade European leaders to allow Britain to renegotiate its ties with the EU, ahead of a planned In/Out referendum in the UK.

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Swiss immigration vote 'bad news' for French

A Swiss vote to limit mass immigration has been met with concern among French government ministers as well as the legions of French who work in Switzerland. However France's right-wing parties heralded the result of the referendum.

European Union

Britain and the EU: The view from France

How has France reacted to British Prime Minister David Cameron's pledge to hold a referendum on whether Britain should leave the EU? The Local speaks to business leaders, academics and expats with widely varying viewpoints.

European Union

France warns Cameron over EU referendum plan

France on Wednesday branded British government plans to hold an in-out referendum on European Union membership as "dangerous".