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France labour dispute: Hollande digs in as rail strike looms
Source: BBC
France labour dispute: Hollande digs in as rail strike looms
31 May 2016 Europe
President Francois Hollande of France has insisted that a controversial labour reform will not be withdrawn as strike action looms on the railways.
"The bill will not be withdrawn," he told a newspaper. "The text assures the best performance for businesses and offers new rights to employees."
Protesters clashed with police last week during marches against the bill, which makes hiring and firing easier.
France will host the Euro 2016 football championships next week.
Tourism chiefs in Paris have warned that the unrest is putting off visitors to one of the world's top destinations.
"The scenes of guerrilla-type action in the middle of Paris, beamed around the world, reinforce the feeling of fear and misunderstanding," the tourist board said.
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31 May 2016 Europe
President Francois Hollande of France has insisted that a controversial labour reform will not be withdrawn as strike action looms on the railways.
"The bill will not be withdrawn," he told a newspaper. "The text assures the best performance for businesses and offers new rights to employees."
Protesters clashed with police last week during marches against the bill, which makes hiring and firing easier.
France will host the Euro 2016 football championships next week.
Tourism chiefs in Paris have warned that the unrest is putting off visitors to one of the world's top destinations.
"The scenes of guerrilla-type action in the middle of Paris, beamed around the world, reinforce the feeling of fear and misunderstanding," the tourist board said.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-36414892
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