Ayrault backtracks after offering 35-hour working week debate

October 30, 2012 By La rédaction de Mediapart

The French prime minister is forced into an embarrassing climbdown after suggesting a possible change to the country's historic 35-hour work week.

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France's beleaguered prime minister has been forced into an embarrassing climbdown after suggesting a change to the country's historic 35-hour work week, only to back track after being criticised by members of his own government, reports The Telegraph.

Ayrault backtracks after offering 35-hour working week debate

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