France urged to step up reforms

France must step up efforts to reform its labour and tax systems to spur economic growth and create jobs, the European Commission said.

“In some policy areas reforms are progressing, but there remains uncertainty on their expected outcomes and their effectiveness,” the commission, the European Union executive, said in a 34-page report released yesterday in Brussels.

“Therefore, continued decisive implementation and, where appropriate, adaptation remain necessary, but also further reform efforts are needed.”