France announces 1.6% increase to minimum wage

​France ‌will raise ​the ‌minimum wage by 1.6% from the ‌start of next ‌month, said Labour Minister Jean-Pierre ⁠Farandou ​on ⁠Monday, as the ⁠government tries ​to address concerns over ⁠the cost-of-living that ⁠have ​sparked some of France's ⁠worst civil unrest ⁠in ⁠years.