France's newly appointed prime minister Jean Castex laid out a €100 billion recovery roadmap on Wednesday to rescue the coronavirus-battered economy, revamp disputed pension plans and put funds aside for the environment, reports Euronews.
The announcement comes a day after President Emmanuel Macron declared the recovery plan in a speech to the nation on Bastille Day.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the proposals:
Castex said jobs would be the “absolute priority” in the coming months and money will be pumped into creating jobs for young people, among those worst hit by the crisis.
He said the recovery plan will also involve "massive investment" in training for those who lose their jobs during the downturn.
The prime minister said €40 billion would be used to support domestic industry and services, adding coronavirus had highlighted France's over-dependence on imports.