inspired by neighboring switzerland, which earlier this francis socialist party warned they may haveegislation to curb excessive compensation if companies fail to. >> it must be considered if the current practices do not work. we cannot rule it out. >> executives pay is indeed back on the agenda in france with job cuts making daily headlines, it has reignited fears that governments will not discipline themselves and that legislation may be needed. companies warn such measures could harm the economy and push them to find more business- friendly clients. >> i would think that legislation in these areas is not good. parliament us understand the business world. it would be better if there were serious self-regulation or >> -- self relation. >> in 2012, france set a cap. it seems that private company's are next. >> stock market snap. -- next. u.s. stock market, we can talk talk youstill can through the european markets but i got that right in the end. they posted a slightly higher thursday. italianook at the market as well. a job after the italian senate expelled the former prime minister