French President Emmanuel Macron's government is to unveil his much-awaited labour law reforms on Thursday - with major street protests against them already planned for September.
Macron's popularity ratings have already slid dramatically, down to 40% last week from 57% in July.
He plans to make it easier for companies to hire and fire staff, and negotiate working conditions.
Our Europe correspondent Elena Casas reports from Brussels.
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