Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe, the two men duelling for the presidential nomination of the French right, both advocate deep economic reforms, including scrapping the 35-hour work week, a sacred cow of the French left. - Economy -FILLON: Proposes cutting 500,000 public sector jobs over five years and eliminating the 35-hour working week. In total, would cut public spending by 100 billion euros ($106 billion). JUPPE: Would cut 200,000-300,000 public sector jobs. Would, like Fillon, increase the minimum retirement age to 65 and scrap a wealth tax on top earners.

Source: Egypt Independent November 28, 2016 14:53 UTC