French system
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Under the French system, today’s workers pay the pensions of a growing number of retirees, who now live longer.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
Under the French system, very few people have personal pension plans linked to capital investments.
From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2023
Because the French system is based solely on financial compensation, frustrations abound as to what can be considered fair reparation.
From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2022
But the uncertainties of the 12-19 June parliamentary election raise a question mark over the length of Ms Borne's tenure, and under the French system the president's powers considerably outweigh the prime minister's.
From BBC ● May 17, 2022
Guizot wisely refrains from elaborating the vices of the French monarchy, and fails to point out the failure of the French system of government.
From History of Human Society by Frank W. (Frank Wilson) Blackmar
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