France already has one of the most generous social systems in the world. 35-hour legal workweek. 5 weeks of paid vacation minimum. Universal healthcare, with the public system covering most healthcare costs and complementary insurance often covering much of the rest. Heavily subsidized education, strong worker protections, unemployment benefits, pensions, family benefits, maternity support and extensive social assistance. France is already a remarkable example of how far a modern welfare state can go. Still not enough? Very few major countries provide this combination of shorter working hours, long vacations, healthcare coverage and social protection.