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" No one should feel without a solution"

Read the interview with Christophe NOBLET in Le Petit Journal Londres, 28 june 2026

How to obtain your proof of life certificate (certificat de vie) the easy way...

Today, a simple app makes it possible to complete in just a few minutes what was once a lengthy and cumbersome process. Catherine, a French retiree living in the United Kingdom, has watched the procedure evolve over the years. Having first dealt with a paper form requiring a stamp from

AEFE: A global and structural reform - Propositions from Senator Samantha Cazebonne

Review by Patricia Connell, Councillor for the French citizens in the UK, and former President of the Consular Council

All you need to know on the election for the Assembly for French from Abroad (AFE)

On Sunday 28 June 2026, councillors to the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad (AFE) will be elected across the entire French consular network. For the Northern Europe constituency — which includes the United Kingdom, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Baltic States, Iceland and Greenland — eight seats are to be filled.

A quiz night all about biology, chemistry and laughter !

Do you know how many bones a shark has, or how many players are mentioned in Vegedream's song "Ramenez la coupe à la maison"? These are the kinds of questions our 18 participants faced at the Quiz Night held at The Champion pub in Notting Hill.

"During this campaign, we listened a great deal. Now it is time to act."

Patricia Connell is interviewed by Le Petit Journal Londres (11 juin 2026)

Commemorating the 18 June Appeal by General de Gaulle

A ceremony around the Franco-British alliance and the transmission across generations

Thank you !!

3 Councillors (+1 vs 2021) and 3 Consular Delegates elected from the ENSEMBLE! list which came first with a 23% vote share (+3pts)

Consular elections: Find your polling station for voting in person on May 31st, 2026

Find the polling station you are attached to based on your postcode here

How to vote

Voting is easy! Here are the 3 ways to participate in electing your local French representatives (or Conseillers des Français de l'étranger)

Our manifesto for French citizens residing in the UK

Do find here our propositions for the French living in the UK. Do you have suggestions, comments or questions? Do reach out to discuss.

Consular services, education, rights, and much more: what French nationals residing in the UK are telling us

Results from the survey addressed to French nationals residing in the UK conducted march 2026 based on close to 3000 individual contributions

Check out here where we stand on our 2021 manifesto

French consular elections: how does it work?

Consular elections 2026: what is it all about? The consular elections allow French citizens living abroad who are registered on the consular electoral rolls to elect, by direct universal suffrage: 1. the Councillors for the French Citizens from abroad (CFE) and 2. the consular delegates. This is a single-round

Consular councillors: What are they for?

French citizens abroad registered on consular electoral lists before 24 April 2026 will elect their local representatives at the end of May 2026. What is the role of the CFEs? The Councillors for French Citizens Abroad (CFE) are the elected local representatives of the French community. They serve a 6-

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Vote in the consular elections! Your vote counts double...

Consular elections elect representatives of French citizens abroad who also serve as grand electors, voting for the senators representing French nationals overseas.

UK entry for dual nationals without a British passport

⚠️ Entry to the United Kingdom: ETA becomes mandatory from 25 February The British government has announced that from 25 February 2026, the requirement to present an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be fully enforced for entry to the United Kingdom. Since October 2025, the EU nationals had been affected by

EU Settlement Status valid after naturalisation

✅ Good news for some Franco-British dual nationals. If you just obtained British citizenship and previously had a status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), you can now enter the United Kingdom with your French passport (or other European passport) even if you have not received yet your British passport,

Taxation for French citizens in the UK: challenges and issues

Responsible taxation, our commitment Living in the United Kingdom as a French citizen raises many tax questions. Between the Franco-British tax treaty, reporting obligations in both countries, and post-Brexit changes, navigating the system can be complex. ENSEMBLE ! advocates for a responsible and fair taxation system, and is committed

Social welfare and consular action: solidarity with French citizens in the UK

Protecting the most vulnerable French citizens Social protection is at the heart of consular missions. For French citizens in the United Kingdom, it is particularly important: access to care via the NHS, pension rights, and specific social benefits. ENSEMBLE ! is committed to championing a strong and supportive consular service, serving

Entrepreneurs and employment: supporting the economic dynamism of French citizens in the UK

Entrepreneurs at the heart of our economic dynamism The United Kingdom is home to one of the most dynamic French entrepreneurial communities in the world. From tech to restaurants, from finance to creative industries, French entrepreneurs contribute significantly to the British economy. At ENSEMBLE !, we place entrepreneurs at the heart

Consular services: simplifying daily administrative life for French citizens in the UK

Simplifying your procedures, our priority Passport renewal, consular registration, life certificates, voting proxies... Administrative procedures are part of daily life for French citizens established abroad. We are committed to making them simpler and more accessible. ENSEMBLE ! has been committed for 5 years to supporting French citizens in the United Kingdom

Associative and cultural life of French citizens in the UK: an essential fabric to preserve

A rich and dynamic community network The French community in the United Kingdom benefits from a remarkably dense associative fabric. From Saturday schools to cultural associations, from sports clubs to mutual aid networks, these structures are essential to maintaining our cultural identity while integrating into British society. At ENSEMBLE !, we

Our Proposals

Find below our proposals for the years ahead and what we have achieved in the ending mandate.

What are consular elections?

🗳️ Consular Elections 2026 Understanding the local elections for French citizens abroad What is it about? Consular elections are the local elections for French citizens established outside France. They allow you to elect your Councillors for French Citizens Abroad (CFEs) and your consular delegates. Who can vote? All French citizens aged

Our Values

Our ENSEMBLE! list is guided by strong principles, forged through five years of commitment in service of all French citizens in the United Kingdom. We put people before parties, and action before speeches.

ENSEMBLE! For all French citizens in the United Kingdom

A united list to together meet the expectations of all French citizens in the United Kingdom...

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