Former French PM promoted socialism; President Hollande hails him as a 'humanist'

Mauroy's government carried out changes that transformed the face of French society, including the abolition of the death penalty; the lowering of the retirement age to 60; a reduction in the legal workweek to 39 hours from 40; a fifth week of paid vacation; and an increase in welfare benefits.

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Published inThe Gazette (Montreal)
Main Authors MAA DE LA BAUME, Erlanger, Steven
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Montreal, Que Postmedia Network Inc 11.06.2013
Subjects
Prime ministers
Socialism
Studies
PARIS
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Summary:Mauroy's government carried out changes that transformed the face of French society, including the abolition of the death penalty; the lowering of the retirement age to 60; a reduction in the legal workweek to 39 hours from 40; a fifth week of paid vacation; and an increase in welfare benefits.
ISSN:0384-1294