France .... French President Francois Hollande declared what he called “a state of economic and social emergency” and outlined a €2 billion job creation plan to revive hiring and catch up with the global economy.
In an annual speech to business leaders, Hollande highlighted a series of economic measures to boost long-stagnant French growth and trim chronic unemployment.
Hollande’s €2 billion job creation plan
In his address to unions and business leaders on Monday, Hollande outlined measures involving the creation of vocational training schemes, additional subsidies for small companies and a programme to boost apprenticeships.
Underscoring the importance of job creation, Hollande said: “We have to act...
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