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French Senate passes Macron’s landmark rail reform

PARIS, June 14, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – The French Senate has approved a landmark
overhaul of state rail operator SNCF, cementing one of the key reforms
launched by President Emmanuel Macron in his bid to improve public finances.

Senators passed the rail reform just a day after lawmakers in the National
Assembly approved the final bill.

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