French opposition leader calls for privatisation of SNCF

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Following another day of disruptive strike action earlier this week over the payment of bonuses during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, the leader of one of France’s leading opposition political parties has called for the privatisation of SNCF. This initiative would, according to them, ensure more fair competition.

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French opposition leader calls for privatisation of SNCF

Image: Shutterstock. Obatala-photography

Following another day of disruptive strike action earlier this week over the payment of bonuses during the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, the leader of one of France’s leading opposition political parties has called for the privatisation of SNCF. This initiative would, according to them, ensure more fair competition.

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