France's Hollande says job creation drive to cost 2 bln eur
Published Mon, Jan 18, 2016 · 10:59 AM
[PARIS] French President Francois Hollande said that new jobs creation measures that he announced on Monday would cost the state two billion euros (S$3.16 billion).
"These two billion euros will be financed without any new taxes of any kind, in other words, they will be financed by savings," Mr Hollande said in a speech unveiling the new measures which included subsidies for firms that hire.
REUTERS
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