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French union UNSA-Fonction publique general secretary Luc Farre addresses journalists as he leaves a meeting with French civil service minister over public sector planned reforms amid the government 2025 budget draft law, in Paris on November 7, 2024. France's government said that state workers behind a massive rise in absenteeism will be targeted as it desperately seeks billions of euros in budget savings. The finance ministry said that almost 1.2 billion euros could be saved by only paying state workers after the third day of sick leave, instead of the current one day, and by cutting the benefits paid. The measure would not affect maternity leave, work accidents and proven serious illnesses. (Photo by Gregoire CAMPIONE / AFP) (Photo by GREGOIRE CAMPIONE/AFP via Getty Images)