FranceProfessional & LicensingRegulatory changes detected in official sources — tracked continuously by GovToDate's monitoring.
Last detection: 7 September 2026
What changes: A bill, adopted by the National Assembly on January 16, 2023, aims to enhance the attractiveness of the midwifery profession. It includes the full integration of training into universities by 2027, the de-siloing of health training, the creation of a one-year third cycle, and the recognition of the profession as fully medical.
What changes: This regulation outlines the qualification levels considered for compensation measures when recognizing professional qualifications for healthcare professions. It applies when a profession is not automatically recognized or the qualification doesn't fully meet EU directive requirements but legally allows practice in the home country.
What changes: The competent authority may individually authorize EU/EEA nationals holding third-country qualifications, recognized in another EU/EEA state, to practice as doctors, dentists, or midwives in France. If substantial differences in qualifications are found, compensation measures like an aptitude test or adaptation internship are required.
What changes: To use the title of psychologist in France, holders of foreign diplomas must have them recognized by the Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation. This involves a commission assessing the scientific level and ensuring internships meet French requirements, as per decrees andarrêté of May 19, 2006.
What changes: Individuals obtaining a qualification or authorization to practice as prosthetists and orthotists for the disabled must register with the designated health ministry service before practicing. This applies even if they qualified or practiced in countries that do not regulate the profession, provided they have relevant qualifications and experience.
What changes: Individuals seeking to practice as architects in France must have their qualifications recognized. This involves submitting a dossier to the Minister of Culture, which may include an aptitude test if professional knowledge needs to be verified, as per the decree of December 2, 2009.
What changes: A law adopted by the National Assembly aims to enhance the attractiveness of the midwifery profession. Key changes include integrating midwifery training into universities by 2027, de-compartmentalizing health training, creating a sixth year of study (a third cycle), and recognizing midwifery as a full medical profession.
What changes: The Master's degree in Architecture from the Department of Architecture at the Saint-Esprit University of Kaslik (Lebanon) is now recognized as equivalent to the French State Diploma of Architect. This recognition allows the holder to work as an employee in France and to pursue the qualification for independent architectural practice.
What changes: Starting September 1, 2027, universities will organize studies leading to the State Diploma of Doctor of Midwifery. This change affects the structure and delivery of this specific medical education.
What changes: This regulation concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, certificates, or other titles that allow the practice of the medical profession in France. It specifies the criteria and procedures for foreign-qualified doctors to practice in France.
What changes: This regulation concerns the recognition of professional qualifications, certificates, or other titles required to practice as a doctor in France. It outlines the process and requirements for foreign-trained doctors to have their qualifications recognized.
What changes: This regulation concerns regulated professions in 'net zero' industries and the recognition of professional qualifications. It mandates actions to be taken by December 31, 2024, and periodically thereafter.
What changes: This directive amends Directive 2014/59/UE. The specific details of the amendments related to professional licensing are not fully elaborated in the provided snippet but are expected to be enacted by March 30, 2026.
What changes: Member States must comply with this directive by June 7, 2026. They are required to inform the Commission of their compliance. The directive pertains to the recognition of professional qualifications.
What changes: Member States must comply with this directive by June 7, 2026. The directive likely relates to pay transparency measures, impacting workers and employers.
What changes: This regulation concerns regulated professions in 'net-zero' industries and the recognition of professional qualifications. It mandates actions to be taken by December 31, 2024, and periodically thereafter.
What changes: This decree details the financial support provided by employers for apprenticeship training. It includes provisions for reduced contributions when a new apprenticeship contract is established following the early termination of a previous one.
What changes: This decree establishes the periodic certification framework for health professions that fall under a professional order. It references a decree from March 22, 2024, concerning the periodic certification of certain health professionals.
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