France - Proposal for shorter working week

The video discusses the opening of negotiations on critical societal issues like employment, salaries, and work hours. It highlights the government's decision to reduce work hours to 35 per week starting January 1, 2000, and the mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Employers express concerns that this measure may not effectively promote employment or growth, and they plan to oppose it.

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