Although France had more visitors, they spent less than those in Spain—71 billion euros compared with 126 billion euros in Spain.

EXCLUSIVE: A travel expert has issued a major GDP warning to France about following Spain in imposing property taxes on potential British holiday homes.

Non-resident citizens from countries outside the European Union, including the UK, will face a big tax bill if they want to buy a home in Spain, its PM Pedro Sánchez said

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - France, the Olympic host last year, has retained its status as the world's top tourist destination, drawing in a record-breaking 100 million visitors in 2024.

France, Portugal and Greece could be set to follow in the footsteps of Spain and crack down on British expats.

According to the UN, 1.4 billion people travelled abroad in 2024, with Europe the most-visited continent, garnering 747 million visitors over the year.

In France, vehicles are required to carry a warning triangle that drivers can place behind their vehicle in the event of a breakdown or accident on a roadside (on penalty of a fine of up to €750, unless the driver considers that using the triangle could endanger their life). Read more: What must drivers carry in their cars in France?

Spain has warned non-EU residents, including Brits, they will face a huge bill if they want to buy a second home in the country - and several other European nations could soon follow suit

Several EU countries are set to follow Spain's lead and launch measures in an attempt to tackle their housing crises.

Olympic host France retained its spot as the world's top tourist destination in 2024 with 100 million visitors, holding off stiff competition from countries including Spain, the tourism ministry said on Tuesday.

"I hope that this decision will mark a turning point in the fight for women's rights in France," the woman said.

The political scientist and former Euro MP publishes 'Chained Europe', a harsh review of the deficits that threaten the European Union project. "If we do not reformulate the Treaties and endow it with true democracy,