PARIS — President Emmanuel Macron of France said he won’t announce a new plan to fix the country’s poor suburbs but rather work on providing more jobs for young people.

Macron noted that the first plan to fight poverty in the country’s suburbs was launched 40 years ago —the year of his birth— with poor results.

It would make no sense to pursue the same strategy, he said Tuesday.

Since some plan to help the suburbs had long been expected by mayors, Macron nevertheless detailed a few measures to help ensure security and provide better education.

He said the 120 biggest French companies will be tested in the next three years to ensure they do not discriminate when hiring.

He will also unveil plans to fight drug trafficking in July.

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