Politics● Low25m ago · Nov 9, 2026, 3:33 PM
French government raises minimum wage after protests, union speaks of crumbs
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NOS Buitenland · Western Europe
After weeks of social unrest, the French government has announced a 1.6 percent increase in the minimum wage starting next month. This is partly an inflation adjustment. The commitment followed discussions in a Paris hotel with trade unions and employer organizations in Paris.
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