# France weighs earlier minimum-wage rise as protests loom

https://mins.news/en/video/120978

- France 24 English, 2026-10-29 14:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swjsV4mj5us

> The French government is seeking ways to ease social unrest ahead of further demonstrations over the cost of living planned for the weekend. Officials are considering moving the minimum-wage increase, originally set for January 1, 2027, forward by a month and adding an extra boost.

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