French, Italian steel trouble

2012-11-30 13

How to reverse decades of industrial decline is at the top of the political agenda for both France and Italy.

The furore surrounding ArcelorMittal's decision to close two of its furnaces in Florange shows the strength of feeling in France over jobs in steel.

Industry Minister Arnaud Montebourg first said the company could leave the country and then backtracked.

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