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'The twofold agony of France's over-55s'

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IN THE FRENCH PAPERS, Wednesday 28th November: Communist daily L'Humanité reports on the "double agony" of France's over-55s, as unemployment figures rise for the eighteenth month running; economic daily Les Echos examines just how the French government intends to create more jobs, and Le Figaro praises former French president Nicolas Sarkozy for "brokering peace" in the UMP leadership battle - but not everyone's in agreement.

IN THE PAPERS
By Katerina VITTOZZI

L’Humanité: ‘Double the agony for France’s over-55s’

Les Echos: ‘Tax credits to create jobs’

Les Echos: ‘Indian internet forums go crazy over French minister’s comments’

Le Figaro: ‘It was about time’

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