A few tips for people coming from "other climes" to France or Germany . (On the basis of some 45 years experience in those countries) (first-le arn a few important words...!) ********************** When I and my wife first attempted to come to the " Continent ", things were considerably more difficult. Europe and the EU were just beginning to understand what was needed, but even then, Brits being Brits, they had decided NOT to become members. Since they couldn't run the thing, they didn't want to know! They quickly learnt....but this fact made our first attempts similar to those made nowadays by Americans, Australians and other "non-EU Countries" Citizens, and it can be EXCEEDINGLY long, tedious and infuriating! 1. Nowadays, I would recommend making contact with European Institutions either at Brussels or Luxembourg , or even in your home country (the EU has many Institutions world wide) - BEFORE making fur...