PARIS (Reuters) - French public sector workers take an average of nearly a month off beyond annual leave, according to a report that highlighted problems facing President Francois Hollande as he seeks to streamline public offices and bring down France's deficit.
French public spending is among the highest in the world and due to hit 57 percent of national output this year. State workers make up one fifth of France's total employed ranks and their salaries account for a quarter of public expenditure.
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