Knowing the government's pledge of more cash for more babies wouldn't be enough to raise the worryingly low birthrate, discussions on how to make workplaces family-friendly were reaching a pitch.
His battle for credibility still isn't won, but he does now have a significant pledge of new cash as well as the support of a UN peacekeeping force which reaches full strength by the end of August.
The French carmaker's pledge to focus on generating positive cash flow this year cheered investors on Thursday, even as it reported a 31.0% decline in first-quarter sales.