Raising French confidence is key ahead of austerity

Macron is pressing ahead with labour market reforms but should perhaps equivocate on his plans for fiscal tightening

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In this article

  • Urgent issues
  • Austerity essential, but not urgent
  • Macron prioritises unpopular measures
  • Short-term sweeteners needed

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