(FILES) A picture taken on December 4, 2015 in Lille shows figurines of workers set in front of words related to economy and work. The French minimum wage SMIC will increase by 2.4% on June 1, Labor Minister announced on May 13, 2026, on public media France Info, stressing that this is a "mechanical" increase in the minimum wage, linked to the resurgence of inflation, with no additional discretionary boost. (Photo by PHILIPPE HUGUEN / AFP via Getty Images)