France's conundrum: How to cut spending amid protests
France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
DW reports: France's dilemma can be seen across the EU: How to cut spending when citizens are demanding more from the state?
Prime Minister Lecornu is pledging to improve schools at a time when the government seeks to save billions.
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