Macron criticised for telling jobseeker to 'find work by crossing the road'

Emmanuel Macron has told a young unemployed gardener that there are lots of employers seeking staff.

Emmanuel Macron

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron welcome the public at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 15 Source: AAP

French President Emmanuel Macron was facing fresh criticism Sunday after telling an aspiring gardener that he could easily find a job if he would simply start looking in high-demand sectors like restaurants or construction.

In a video doing the rounds on social media, Macron is seen talking with the young man during a public open house at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, part of the country's Heritage Days.

More in English  via SBS News.


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By May Rizk
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