France’s Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Wednesday targeted the country’s generous welfare system in an aggressive drive to cut state spending by €50 billion, announcing a state pension freeze and a trimmed budget for social benefits and healthcare.
Manuel Valls was appointed to the prime minister's post on March 31, replacing Jean-Marc Ayrault after the ruling Socialist Party suffered stinging reverses in municipal elections in March.
Val says We have many friends working hard to pay for the generous welfare system here and that builds up resentment. Many people do not want to work more than 15 hours, as up to that limit generous amounts are paid to make up the salary. It is important for all concerned to get it right. comments to taglines82@gmail.com
