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...despite the drag of 2.5 million jobless adults on the economy, neither the private nor the public sector seems capable of doing anything about it. Last month's spectacular rout of conservative politicians in regional polls was widely interpreted as an expression of anger over Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin's reform policies, which some see as downright counterproductive. "We'd all rather be working than scrambling to find a job," comments Jean-Michel Florand, one of the victorious Marseilles plaintiffs. "But it's virtually impossible if our entire day is spent trying to scrape enough together to simply survive...
...Louis Borloo, who turns 53 this week, from a junior minister post to head a new "superministry" for employment, labor and social cohesion in a revamped government. Chirac is hoping the wild-haired, straight-talking populist will serve as a bulwark against voter anger over Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin's belt tightening, and his failure to generate jobs or mend the social fracture between the country's affluent classes and its disgruntled masses. Voters put the opposition Socialists in charge of 20 of France's 21 mainland regions, up from 8 in 1998. "France has clearly expressed a demand...
...colleagues know their victory has little to do with any surge in the party's electoral appeal and a lot to do with rising public disdain for the ruling Union for a Popular Movement (ump) of conservative President Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin. "This isn't a vote for the Socialists," says political commentator Alain Duhamel. "It's an expression of discontent with the liberal policies of the government." This spring is shaping up to be the ump's season of discontent. A French public that has tossed out the last two governments because of their reform...
...institutions." Says Marc Peschanski, who heads research into neurological disorders at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research: "Massive resignation is the only way to give an electric shock to the government and the people of France." In an attempt to calm the protesters, Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin last week promised [EURO]3 billion in additional science funding...
...salvo came as Washington last week banned imports of French foie gras and other processed meats, saying 11 manufacturers failed to meet health standards. Calling the measure "unjustifiable," Agriculture Minister Hervé Gaymard lobbied hard in Washington . Meanwhile, the country's wine producers met with Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin to find ways to boost the ailing industry. Exports are down, and domestic consumption slid to 69 L per person last year, compared to 135 L 40 years ago. Can't blame that on America : vintners point to the government's successful campaign against drunk driving. - By Terrence Murray Hold...