Under discussion, among other matters, are the country's tough redundancy rules and highly protected work contracts, which have discouraged job creation.

和其它事项一起讨论的，其中有一项是关于这个国家过于严厉的裁员规则，该规则已经阻碍创造就业机会。

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On the labour market, Mr de Villepin has at least grasped the need both to bring down joblessness and to loosen rules that deter job creation.

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But some employers' groups, such as the Forum of Private Business, suggest the new rules will make the labour market less flexible, and job creation and recruitment will suffer.

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How about rules impacting small business, the oft-noted engines of job creation?

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