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Summary: As French security forces increase their presence ahead of the festive season, we assess the challenges that lie ahead for the country. Meanwhile, a House of Lords committee in the UK warns EU citizens that they may need household bills to prove that they live in Britain. Plus: a study finds widespread nostalgia for Soviet-era government – and why drinking is now banned at Munich's main train station.