France’s example is striking (pun not intended). People want to be able to consume more, to travel by train and go on vacation. They fall in the trap of blaming the unions whenever there is a strike or shops close on Sunday or for holidays. Then, they work those days to make more money and be able to buy more. They willingly give up the rights that have been wrestled by previous generations from business owners. Then it will be like the US and they will be sorry but too late…