Emmanuel Macron vows to increase minimum wage

French president bows to pressure after weeks of violent protests

French president Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation after violent protests
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French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to lift the minimum wage in France, following weeks of violent protests led by the “gilet jaunes” (yellow vest) demonstrators.

Among the measures Macron announced in a bid to appease the protestors is a rise of €100 (£90) a month in the minimum wage, and “a scrap on taxes and social contributions for overtime hours worked”, The Local says.

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