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France's pro-austerity 'Macron law' approved despite mass protests

Wednesday, 13 May 2015 5:58 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 13 May 2015 5:58 AM ]

The French President Francois Hollande’s biggest set of austerity measures has turned into law despite warnings from unions and social advocacy groups.

Ramin Mazaheri

Press TV, Paris

French President Francois Hollande’s biggest set of austerity measures has turned into law despite warnings from unions and social advocacy groups. The so-called reforms were rammed through the Parliament despite the fact that many lawmakers had fundamental arguments against the motion. Ramin Mazaheri reports from Paris

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