The French will only regain confidence if “we tell them the truth”, Mr Philippe said. Yet the hard core of transport workers appears more determined than ever. Mr Philippe made concessions to many groups in his speech, but offered nothing to the SNCF railway and RATP Paris transport workers. “On the 1st of January 2022, new rules will be put in place, and the new entrants will integrate the regime,” Mr Philippe said. Mr Philippe said the draft law will be prepared by the end of the year.

Source: The Irish Times December 11, 2019 20:39 UTC