Slow — But Steady — Change in France

With images still fresh of protesters massed on France's streets and faces painted with non in opposition to the youth job bill, could it be possible that reform is afoot in labor, health care, housing and anticrime policy? Although readers look forward to positive change, their hopes are tempered by scepticism

As a French student, I appreciated your article about France's reforming behind the scenes [May 1]. I have to say it gives me hope to see an American magazine offering such a nice vision of France. Your report revealed the extent to which the French...