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French PM backs bill to allow bakeries and florists to open on May Day with double pay

French Prime Minister Lecornu ordered baguettes at a village bakery to show support for a bill allowing bakeries and florists to open on May Day, a worker holiday, if they volunteer in writing and receive double pay. Trade unions oppose.

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French Prime Minister Lecornu ordered baguettes at a village bakery to show support for a bill allowing bakeries and florists to open on May Day, a worker holiday, if they volunteer in writing and receive double pay. Trade unions oppose.
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