Will the French allow their PM to reduce the number of public holidays?
World Business Report
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France's Debt Dilemma
This chapter examines France's deepening debt crisis and the Prime Minister's controversial proposal to abolish public holidays as a budgetary solution. It highlights the pushback from political factions and labor unions, emphasizing the cultural and social challenges of implementing such cuts. Additionally, the discussion touches on broader economic concerns, including rising interest rates and the implications of U.S. debt and tariffs.
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