FRANCE-VOTE-GREEN

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by France's Green Party candidate, Dominique van, in bringing environmental issues to the forefront of the election agenda. Despite public interest, mainstream media and major candidates overlook these issues. The candidate's manifesto includes reducing nuclear power and banning pesticides. She urges voters to prioritize environmental concerns and resist aligning with the Socialist Party unless they take these issues seriously.

What challenge is Dominique van facing in her campaign?

• Insufficient funding for her campaign

• Lack of public interest in environmental issues

• Opposition from other Green Party members

• Mainstream media's neglect of environmental topics

What is one of the key points in Renee's manifesto?

• Ban on all agricultural activities

• Increase in nuclear power usage

• Reduction in nuclear power by 30% over the next decade

• Promotion of GM crop trials

How does Renee view her time as environment minister?

• As a period of rapid environmental reform

• As a failure due to lack of support

• As a time of political turmoil

• With pride despite criticism for slow response to an oil spill

What condition does the Green Party candidate set for supporting the Socialist Party?

• A promise to increase taxes

• A commitment to take environmental issues seriously

• An agreement to reduce military spending

• A pledge to improve healthcare

What does the Green Party candidate suggest voters do if they prioritize environmental issues?

• Vote for the Socialist Party

• Support any candidate

• Abstain from voting

• Vote for a candidate who values environmental change