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French government kicks off employment talks with union leaders

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Labour Minister Muriel Penicaud launches discussions with French union representatives. Coronavirus has hit employment hard, with unemployment expected to surge above 11.5 percent by mid-2021, according to Bank of France forecasts. IMAGES

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