France's new PM targets welfare in drive to cut spending

From Top stories – France 24 - International News 24/7 Wed Apr 16 2014, 13:31:39

France's Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Wednesday targeted the country's generous welfare system in an aggressive drive to cut state spending by €50 billion, announcing a state pension freeze and a trimmed budget for social benefits and healthcare.

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