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Subject: Re: French railway buys British baguettes Posted on: Tue, 6 May 2008 08:33:07 +0000 (UTC)

Many of the sandwiches consumed in Northern France are made in the
South of England and shipped over daily. It's because the French
economy has collapsed. On a 38 hour week costing you say 300 euros you
will be paying the French State another 300 euros in pension, social
security, tax etc. That is contributions which have to be made by the
employer. When the French say they have high levels of productivity
it's because you simply cannot run a low productivity business in
France because of the costs.
Another problem is the fixed charges - taxi dirvers need a licence
which can cost up to 150000 euros - major conurbations like Lille now
have rickshaws back on the streets.