My reforms are working, French economy minister says

PARIS (Reuters) - France's economy minister said on Tuesday his flagship deregulation reforms were working six months after they became law, citing job creation in the transport sector and cheaper property deals as proof less red tape can spur growth.

Emmanuel Macron, an ex-investment banker whose pro-business reforms have caused friction within the Socialist government, hailed the 1,300 jobs created since August in the intercity coach industry alone as an illustration of how the euro zone's second-biggest economy could boost a still-weak recovery.