According to The Local, the European Commission has formally announced its decision to cease investigating complaints concerning France’s inheritance rules. The investigation had initially scrutinised whether existing regulations were compatible with broader European Union legislation. Following a period of review and subsequent clarification provided by French authorities, the commission has deemed the matter resolved.
This development brings an end to concerns regarding the legality of current inheritance practices as they affect foreign residents in France. The European Commission has confirmed that it will not pursue further legal action on this specific issue, effectively closing the case after evaluating the information submitted by the French government.
Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗