The French government is rolling out yet another initiative in its quest to become Europe’s most startup-friendly country. 'Welcome to La French Tech' will introduce a new tech visa scheme to the country, as well as push to bring back expat talent.
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July 7, 2021
France expands tech talent visa scheme and targets expats
Two thirds of French startups say their primary concern is how to hire the right talent.
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