Sarkozy to tackle youth unemployment

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has pledged more than €1bn to tackle youth unemployment, April 2009, in a move to quell discontent amid the worst recession since the second world war.

France24, 24.4.09: Sarkozy unveils €1.3 billion plan to boost youth employment http://www.france24.com/en/20090424-sarkozy-unveils-13-billion-euro-plan-boost-youth-unemployment-jobs

ESO: Background information: People power grips France http://www.europeansources.info/record/people-power-grips-france/

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