Quiz on France's Pledge to Tackle Monopolies

What did France's interior minister announce during his visit to French Polynesia?

• He would promote tourism in the region.

• He would launch a review into monopolies.

• He would increase taxes on imports.

• He would reduce the cost of living.

Which minister is working alongside Gerald Darmanin to address the issue of monopolies?

• Minister of Finance

• Minister for Overseas Territories

• Minister of Health

• Minister of Education

What is the average price difference for shopping on Reunion Island compared to mainland France?

• 5 percent more expensive

• 15 percent more expensive

• 9 percent more expensive

• 12 percent more expensive

What percentage higher are food prices in Guadeloupe compared to mainland France?

• 40 percent

• 42 percent

• 35 percent

• 30 percent

What did the parliamentary inquiry recommend to tackle high prices in overseas territories?

• Reduce government spending

• Increase import taxes

• Boost local production

• Limit foreign investments

What is the unemployment rate like in the French overseas territories?

• Stable and low

• Increasing steadily

• Among the highest in France

• Among the lowest in France

What did Johnny Hajjar, the MP for Martinique, compare the situation of high prices to?

• A financial crisis

• A cardiac arrest

• A natural disaster

• A political scandal

Which company was interviewed by the parliamentary committee regarding market share?

• Groupe Bernard Hayot

• Carrefour

• Auchan

• Leroy Merlin

What percentage of the market does Groupe Bernard Hayot hold in Reunion?

• 20 percent

• 25 percent

• 27 percent

• 30 percent

What is a significant factor contributing to high prices in the overseas territories?

• Government subsidies

• Low demand for goods

• Dependence on imports

• High local production