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What social reforms did Georges Clemenceau propose during his first premiership?
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Georges Clemenceau
Georges Clemenceau.
During his first premiership (1906â1909), Georges Clemenceau proposed a significant list of social reforms aimed at improving conditions for the working class. Key proposals included:
- The implementation of an eight-hour day for workers.
- The introduction of an income tax.
Despite these initiatives, parliament blocked virtually all of his proposed social reforms. During this period, Clemenceauâs domestic policy was also marked by the firm, and at times ruthless, suppression of labour strikes, which alienated the Socialist Party and created significant political friction.12