Happy Chinese, worried French

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FRANCE - French think tank, Le Cercle des Epargnants and official survey group CSA have reported that 64% of the population are worried about funding their retirement.

A survey has shown that 71% are in support of pension reforms, with 63% thinking the currently battling presidential candidates are not giving enough attention to this pressing issue. A similar ...

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