that was the first full month of emmanuel macklin's presidency the labor ministry said the unemployment rate in mainland france fell by point three percent. leaving about three point four eight million people claiming unemployment benefits. including overseas territories that figure is hired about three point seven four million. the overall rate still hovering just under ten percent. labor market has see sawed in recent months the new government has already launched a series of reform. aimed at boosting hiring. greece has successfully raised funds on the financial markets for the first time in three years taking in about three billion euros. grace is still receiving funds under its bailout program but the debt sale is seen as an important step in regaining its financial independence. harold maxwell explains. alexis express was cool smiles as he welcomed the eu's economy commissioner. on the day greece return to the bond market is greece coming back to the markets. you have successfully later. and i think that the this is the most. importance. messes and the most significant is that. in