VOICED : French local elections key test for Holla

The video discusses the upcoming municipal elections in France, highlighting their focus on local candidates and issues, with minimal influence from national politics. It examines the low profile of President Francois Hollande due to his poor approval ratings and the opposition's struggles with a scandal involving former President Nicolas Sarkozy. The elections are seen as a test of Hollande's popularity, with potential implications for future national and European elections.

What is the primary focus of the upcoming municipal elections in France?

• Economic policies

• International relations

• Local candidates and issues

• National politics

Why is President Francois Hollande keeping a low profile during the campaign?

• He is planning a major policy announcement

• He is focusing on international diplomacy

• He is dealing with a health issue

• He has historically low approval ratings

What scandal is affecting the opposition party led by Nicolas Sarkozy?

• A foreign policy blunder

• A phone tapping scandal

• A financial embezzlement case

• A tax evasion issue

What will be considered a major success for the Socialists in the municipal elections?

• Forming a coalition with the opposition

• Retaining the town hall in Paris and winning another big city

• Winning the European elections

• Increasing national approval ratings

What is President Hollande expected to do after the municipal elections?

• Visit international leaders

• Announce his resignation

• Prepare for a cabinet reshuffle

• Launch a new economic policy