In the face of social mobilizations, the government is considering an increase in the minimum wage
The Minister of Labour, Jean-Pierre Farandou, has said he is open to the idea of bringing forward to December 1st the automatic increase in the minimum wage, currently scheduled for January 1st, and mentioned the possibility of a "boost". It remains to be seen whether this move will be enough to calm social unrest over purchasing power.
We haven't written up this one. Le Monde Economie has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.
