Economics

France Is Ready to Start Cutting Back Crisis Aid, Minister Says

  • More than 25 million people have had at least one vaccine dose
  • Long-term furlough plan will help sectors such as aerospace

A waiter serves customers on a reopened cafe terrace on Saint Germain in Paris, France, May 19. 

Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg
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France is ready to start reducing financial support to businesses and workers hit by coronavirus restrictions as its vaccination program offers a route out of the crisis, Labor Minister Elisabeth Borne said on Sunday.