French PM's social talks face skepticism amid budget crisis

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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet unions and employer representatives Monday to discuss salaries and purchasing power, potentially raising the minimum wage amid recent social unrest. The meeting occurs during a budget crisis, with critics calling it a public relations exercise. The talks follow weeks of strikes and sometimes violent protests across France, with the government facing fiscal constraints that limit its options.


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