France's economy minister stumbles on 35-hour-week, again

France's divisive economy minister has once again made waves among Socialists by criticising the country's sacrosanct 35-hour week just as the ruling party gathers for its annual conference. "A long time ago, the left believed... that France would be better off if people worked less. Socialist leaders were quick to bring Macron back into line Friday, just as the annual party conference opened in the western coastal city of La Rochelle.