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French government forces through labour law reform by decree

Faced with a rebellion from its own socialist camp, the government will sidestep a parliamentary vote on its controversial law that has prompted mass street protests.

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France's government decided on Tuesday to bypass parliament and impose a relaxation of the country's protective labour laws by decree, sidestepping a rebellion against one of socialist President François Hollande's flagship reforms, reports Reuters.

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